By Hash Techs 
The HDMI Forum revealed the new HDMI 2.2 specification at CES 2025, promising notable improvements in resolution, refresh rates, and audiovisual synchronization.
The new version offers improved user experience across different applications, such as home entertainment and virtual reality, with a band increase to 96Gbps and the addition of Fixed Rate Link technology.
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The HDMI 2.2 specification increases bandwidth to 96Gbps to enable the display of resolutions up to 10K at 120Hz, facilitating higher resolutions and improved refresh rates.
This enhancement is perfect for tasks that need extensive amounts of data, like augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR), and light field displays. Moreover, HDMI 2.2 will play a vital role in industries like large-scale digital signage, medical imaging, and computer vision.
HDMI 2.2 supports resolutions.
The new HDMI 2.2 specification includes support for higher resolution combinations and refresh rates.
- Ideal for games and applications that demand quick reactions and smooth performance, 4K resolution at 480 Hz is recommended.
- 8K resolution at 240 Hz offers a detailed and seamless viewing experience, particularly on big screens.
- Supporting 10K resolution at 120 Hz is ideal for mixed reality applications and large displays.
HDMI Comparative Version Table
| HDMI version | Maximum Band Width | Supported Resolutions | Main Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI 1.4 | 10.2 Gbps | 4K to 30Hz | 3D, Audio Return Channel (ARC) |
| HDMI 2.0 | 18 Gbps | 4K to 60Hz | HDR, 32 audio channels, Dual Video Stream |
| HDMI 2.1 | 48 Gbps | 8K to 60Hz, 4K to 120Hz | eARC, Dynamic HDR, VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) |
| HDMI 2.2 | 96 Gbps | 10K to 120Hz, 8K to 240Hz | Fixed Rate Link, Latency Indication Protocol (LIP), enhanced support for AR/VR/MR |
What is different now?
- The new HDMI 2.2 specification doubles the bandwidth to 96Gbps, allowing for high-quality video and audio transmission on advanced devices like mixed reality displays and large digital signage.
- Supporting resolutions of up to 10K at 120Hz provides an unmatched immersive experience and incurs an additional fee for updates.
- The Latency Indication Protocol (LIP) enhances audio and video synchronization in intricate configurations to enhance the overall experience.
HDMI cable for Ultra96
The Ultra96 HDMI cable was created to enable the new features of the specification, ensuring data transmission at a maximum bandwidth of 96Gbps. It will be included in the HDMI Cable Certification Program, which tests and certifies each model for optimal performance.
Availability?
The HDMI 2.2 specification is expected to be accessible to all HDMI 2.x adopters by mid-2025.
Source: Provided by the HDMI Forum