Today marks a significant milestone in display interface technology as two major advancements were announced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The HDMI Forum introduced HDMI 2.2, offering improved performance and greater bandwidth for high-resolution and data-intensive applications. Simultaneously, the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) announced updates to the DisplayPort 2.1 specification, upgrading it to DisplayPort 2.1b, with notable enhancements for cable length and flexibility.
HDMI 2.2 is a substantial upgrade over its predecessor, HDMI 2.1. While it retains the same connector design, the standout feature is the increase in bandwidth to 96 Gbps, facilitated by the new "Ultra96" HDMI cables. This expanded bandwidth supports higher resolutions and refresh rates, including 4K at up to 480 Hz, 8K at up to 240 Hz, and even 10K at 120 Hz.
