The video game is played on a screen, and you necessarily need an HDMI 2.1 cable to benefit from all the gaming features today such as a high level of framerate in high and non-constant resolution. But the rest is coming and it is at CES 2025 that HDMI 2.2 has just been revealed in detail.
Unrivaled video performance with HDMI 2.2
While HDMI 2.1 can transmit 48 Gbps of data, HDMI 2.2 goes much further. With its increase in bandwidth, HDMI 2.2 now allows resolutions such as 4K up to 480 Hz, 8K up to 240 Hz and even 12K at 120 Hz!
These advances will, ultimately, be particularly beneficial for players, offering a more fluid and immersive gaming experience than ever. Additionally, the new Ultra96 cable, accompanied by a rigorous certification program, ensures optimal performance and increased compatibility with next-generation devices.
In addition to improvements in resolution and frequency, HDMI 2.2 also introduces Latency Indication Protocol (LIP), aimed at improving synchronization between audio and video.
This feature is particularly useful in complex setups, such as using audio-video receivers or soundbars, ensuring a lag-free audio-visual experience.
New possibilities with HDMI 2.2
Obviously, playing in 12K at 120 FPS will not happen tomorrow, the first limitation being that the very large majority of screens do not exceed 4K today, the supply of 8K screens still being very marginal in 2025. second limitation is that general public content is also not available in resolutions higher than 8K, which means that HDMI 2.2 is a little ahead in this regard.
But transmitting more data does not necessarily only concern TV screens. The field of VR should be one of the first to benefit from the new standard, but we can also cite medical imaging or very large screens.
The first devices compatible with HDMI 2.2 are expected in the first half of 2025, marking a new stage in the evolution of image and sound technologies. Note that you will need to purchase a brand new Ultra96 HDMI cable to take advantage of the most data-intensive features.
