HDMI 2.2 Announced at CES with 96Gbps Bandwidth and New Latency Protocol

The new HDMI standard supports higher resolutions and refresh rates, introduces Ultra96 cables, and aims to improve audio-video synchronization.

HDMI 2.2 increases bandwidth to 96Gbps, doubling the capacity of HDMI 2.1, enabling support for resolutions up to 16K and refresh rates like 4K at 480Hz and 8K at 240Hz.
The new specification introduces Ultra96 cables, which are required to unlock all HDMI 2.2 features, though the connector remains backward compatible with older HDMI devices.
A key feature of HDMI 2.2 is the Latency Indication Protocol (LIP), designed to improve audio and video synchronization, particularly in multi-device setups like soundbars and AV receivers.
The increased bandwidth is expected to benefit data-intensive applications such as AR/VR, spatial reality, light field displays, and commercial uses like medical imaging and digital signage.
While HDMI 2.2 specifications will be available to manufacturers in the first half of 2025, it may take years for widespread adoption in TVs, monitors, and gaming consoles.