About seven years after the HDMI 2.1 specification was introduced, the HDMI Forum has announced the next generation: HDMI 2.2, which will require new cables to take advantage of its most high-performance features.

The new HDMI 2.2 specification promises to fix the standard’s biggest shortcomings by boosting video bandwidth, improving video synchronization, and enabling higher refresh rates. However, you will need new cables.

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.

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,