HDMI 2.2 has been officially launched by the HDMI Forum, the organisation responsible for certifying and developing HDMI specifications. Notably, HDMI 2.2 supports up to 16K resolution, way more pixels than any of us will see in our living rooms for some years.
I’d like to see more TVs support HDMI 2.1 across all ports before we get too carried away, but this latest development is looking further ahead into the future than the right here and now. Per the HDMI Forum’s announcement, the latest specification supports 16K resolution at 60Hz, and up to 12K resolution at 120Hz.
Considering 8K TVs are still fairly uncommon, it’ll be a while until the masses see the full benefits. Arguably, the most important part coinciding with the announcement is clearer labelling for HDMI cables. The cable that supports HDMI 2.2’s full 96Gbps bandwidth will be called “Ultra96”, along with a label that clearly communicates its capabilities.
It’s not just future displays that are set to benefit from the new specification. 8K and 4K displays that support HDMI 2.2 will be able to handle uncompressed video in 10-bit and 12-bit colour; 8K at 60Hz, and 4K at 240Hz, to be precise.
Another benefit comes in the form of the Latency Indication Protocol (LIP). It’s meant to improve syncing between audio and video, particularly if you use a TV and soundbar.
Don’t expect a bunch of HDMI 2.2 devices and cables to flood shelves just yet. The launch of the specification means that companies can now work on officially certified technology. The HDMI 2.1 standard launched in 2017, and there are still plenty of devices that don’t support it today.
In other words, don’t feel the need to immediately rush out and update your home entertainment setup anytime soon.
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