Following reports that the next HDMI standard would be revealed at this year’s CES, the HDMI Forum this week announced HDMI 2.2, bringing with it a host of upgrades.
“New technology enables higher quality options now and in the future for content producers such as TV, movie and game studios, while enabling multiple distribution platforms,” reads the organization’s announcement. “Higher 96Gbps bandwidth and next-gen HDMI Fixed Rate Link technology provide optimal audio and video for a wide range of device applications. An end-user can be assured that their displays support a native video format in the best way possible and can deliver a seamless and reliable experience.”
Notable advancements include a 96Gbps bandwidth to support use cases such as 8K and even 16K, as well as emerging VR technologies. The expanded bandwidth should also help combat video compression on TVs that display higher resolution content. Also included is Latency Indication Protocol (LIP), said to improve audio and video synchronization, especially for multiple-hop system configurations such as those with an audio video receiver or soundbar. Notably, a new Ultra96 cable will be required to take advantage of the expanded bandwidth.
The HDMI Forum says that HDMI 2.2 will become available to adopters the first half of this year.
The following was originally published December 17, 2024:
The HDMI organization has teased the announcement of a new HDMI standard at CES 2025 early next month. According to a press invitation sent out by the organization, the next HDMI specification will bring with it higher bandwidth and other improvements.
“The HDMI Forum will be announcing a new HDMI Specification release,” reads the invitation from HDMI Forum, provided by FlatpanelsHD. “The new specification, with next-gen HDMI-Technology and higher bandwidth, enables a wide range of higher resolutions and refresh rates and will be supported with a new HDMI Cable. New technology enables higher quality options now and in the future.”
The most recent HDMI standard, 2.1, was released back in 2017 and supports 48Gbps data transfer. The upcoming specification has only been referred to as “Version 2.2” by the HDMI Forum, and will require new HDMI cables.
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