HDMI Forum Announces Version 2.2 of the HDMI Specification with 96 Gbps of Bandwidth

[TheLostSwede]

HDMI Forum, Inc. today announced the upcoming release of Version 2.2 of the HDMI Specification. The new HDMI Specification delivers enhanced options for the vast HDMI ecosystem, with more advanced solutions to create, distribute and experience the best end-user outcome.

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. Higher 96 Gbps 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.




"The HDMI Forum's continuing mission is to develop specifications to meet the HDMI eco-system's growing demand for high-performance capabilities and features," said Chandlee Harrell, president of the HDMI Forum. "This new specification supports the fast-evolving landscape for amazing new technologies and products entering the markets now and in the future."

Higher resolutions and refresh rates will be supported and more high-quality options will be provided. Faster 96 Gbps bandwidth improves demanding data-intensive, immersive and virtual applications such as AR/VR/MR, spatial reality and light field displays as well as various commercial applications such as large scale digital signage, medical imaging and machine vision.

Also included is Latency Indication Protocol (LIP) for improving audio and video synchronization, especially for multiple-hop system configurations such as those with an audio video receiver or soundbar.

The specification includes a new Ultra96 HDMI Cable supporting 96 Gbps bandwidth and enabling all the HDMI 2.2 Specification features. It is part of the HDMI Cable Certification Program requiring each model length to be tested and certified and display a Certification Label.

The new specification will be available to all HDMI 2.x Adopters and they will be notified when it is released in H1 2025.

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[shk021051]

2028 monitors are coming with hdmi 2.2 port XD

 

[Dragokar]

So if they are only to release the specs to the OEM/ODMs and such in H1/25 it is going to be a little longer to wait until it really arrives.

 

[wNotyarD]

But is 2.1 a subset of the 2.2 specs, so every (few) 2.1 device becomes 2.2 under new certification, without really telling the consumers what the device truly achieves?

 

[Tomorrow]

So if they are only to release the specs to the OEM/ODMs and such in H1/25 it is going to be a little longer to wait until it really arrives.

It will take years.

 

[KLMR]

As if you could tell which one you're buying! Will it have a 96 on the side with a couple of strips?

Why not thighten the new spec to force all speeds to be clearly distinguishable as a user in the first place?
Same as USB-mess.

We need less specs/speeds and more standarization (less variants clearly marked and forced compatibility to claims) for the user specially now that many cables can contain hacker pcbs.

Not to mention HDMI seems to consist on delivering what DP could do 10 years ago but with a worse connector.

 

[AnarchoPrimitiv]

It would be nice if they made it so a cable or port can ONLY be called 2.2 if it has the full bandwidth....but I'm sure they won't just to make things extra confusing for consumers

 

[TumbleGeorge]

Resolution is little better. Increase from 10k to 12k. This is strange. Bandwidth must be enough for more without compression.

 

[R-T-B]

hacker pcbs

unaware thats even a thing. See it more on the usb side frankly.

 

[wNotyarD]

It would be nice if they made it so a cable or port can ONLY be called 2.2 if it has the full bandwidth....but I'm sure they won't just to make things extra confusing for consumers

I have issues not only with the cables, but with the devices and ports right now on HDMI 2.1. There's almost no knowing what you're buying into because as 2.0 became a subset of 2.1, every certified device comes as 2.1 but you don't know what specs it actually complies to.

Some devices are more 2.1 than others, and that's absolutely bullshit from the HDMI Forum. For all that matters, either a device should be 2.1 compliant or not at all, there's should be no being half-compliant and able to call itself 2.1.

 

[Tek-Check]

I have issues not only with the cables, but with the devices and ports right now on HDMI 2.1. There's almost no knowing what you're buying into because as 2.0 became a subset of 2.1, every certified device comes as 2.1 but you don't know what specs it actually complies to.

Some devices are more 2.1 than others, and that's absolutely bullshit from the HDMI Forum. For all that matters, either a device should be 2.1 compliant or not at all, there's should be no being half-compliant and able to call itself 2.1.

- I agree with this. HDMI LA ties 2.1 certification to specific features and not port speed/bandwidth, which is nonsense
- someone should finally take them to a court of law for such obscurity and lack of transparency
- if product spec lists "HDMI 2.1 4K/60Hz", it is 99.9% an old HDMI 2.0 port with 18 Gbps
- if a product lists 4K/120Hz, things get even more trickier, as it could be 24 Gbps port with DSC, 32 Gbps port, 40 Gbps (usually) or even 48 Gbps with limited display support
- it's an absolute mess...

 

[Metroid]

Very good news, anything higher than 80g(full DP 2.1) is good enough.

 

[csendesmark]

Very good news, anything higher than 80g(full DP 2.1) is good enough.

Well, they had to outperform, otherwise there is no point implementing it
Especially since unlike DP, HDMI is proprietary.

 

[Prima.Vera]

How does this compare with DP2.1A ?
Also, how soon can we expect TVs with this port, and also Videocards to support it?

 

[samum]

Also, how soon can we expect TVs with this port, and also Videocards to support it?

Don't hold your breath.

 

[TheLostSwede]

How does this compare with DP2.1A ?
Also, how soon can we expect TVs with this port, and also Videocards to support it?

Well, considering the spec is only out sometime in the first half of the year... At least a year if not longer from then.

 

[Tomorrow]

How does this compare with DP2.1A ?

80Gbps vs 96Gbps. We dont know about HDMI 2.2's cable length and specific details yet.

 

[_roman_]

I wonder how many people will buy the device with the higher hdmi number.

 

[pat-roner]

As if you could tell which one you're buying! Will it have a 96 on the side with a couple of strips?

Why not thighten the new spec to force all speeds to be clearly distinguishable as a user in the first place?
Same as USB-mess.

We need less specs/speeds and more standarization (less variants clearly marked and forced compatibility to claims) for the user specially now that many cables can contain hacker pcbs.

Not to mention HDMI seems to consist on delivering what DP could do 10 years ago but with a worse connector.

According to the article The Verge wrote, the branded as Ultra96 so actually distinguish this - so this is a welcome change!
The Verge

 

[TheLostSwede]

I wonder how many people will buy the device with the higher hdmi number.

Unfortunately, if the HDMI Forum carries on their legacy, all new devices will have an HDMI 2.2 port, even though the actual device might not support all HDMI 2.2 features.

 

[3valatzy]

Why isn't it called HDMI 3.0?
How will HDMI 3.0 look like?

And also 1080p@unlimitedFPS

They must EOL all 1080p monitors, and start working with proper-res ones only !

 

[KLMR]

According to the article The Verge wrote, the branded as Ultra96 so actually distinguish this - so this is a welcome change!
The Verge

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TBH, and digging out, there's actually a certification method with a QR code, for premium, ultra, and other "names" regarding HDMI versions: promoted by HDMI org. Looking at amazon you can see some cables have the certification (if you look for "hdmi premium" or "hdmi ultra" 1 out of 7 its "certified). But there's a trick: they use the 1-2m cables to show the certification label, but they sell 10m or 20m without that specific "certified" picture in the gallery.

So there is a certificate you can obtain but you can use the name and version freely without being certified. Its like letting anyone have a "Lawyer Degree", but some have it certified and some not