To handle the increased bandwidth, HDMI 2.2 requires new cables. Though colloquially these will almost certainly get called "HDMI 2.2 cables" their actual name is Ultra96. Mercifully, the connector is the same, so you won't need to replace all your cables if you get a device with HDMI 2.2.

The HDMI Forum, the organization that develops the HDMI specification, said in a press release published at CES 2025 today that HDMI 2.2 doubles the bandwidth from a maximum of 48Gbps possible with the previous HDMI 2.

The HDMI Forum has released an updated HDMI 2.2 specification, paving the way for tomorrow's super-high-resolution displays, monitors, VR, and other applications.

The new specification is named HDMI 2.2, but compatible cables will carry an "Ultra96" marker to indicate that they can carry 96GBps, double the 48 of HDMI 2.1b. The Forum anticipates this will result in higher resolutions and refresh rates and a "next-gen HDMI Fixed Rate Link .

HDMI 2.2 officially confirmed, promising higher bandwidth and refresh rates. New technology enables enhanced audio and video quality, benefiting content producers and users. HDMI 2.2 includes LIP for synced visuals and audio,