The first consumer devices using HDMI 2.2 are expected to arrive in 2027, bringing a major bandwidth upgrade for next-generation TVs, gaming hardware, AV receivers and media players.

The HDMI 2.2 specification was announced in January 2025 and released in June 2025, with testing and certification now underway. HDMI Licensing Administrator CEO Rob Tobias said chip manufacturers are expected to begin sampling FRL2 chips this year, paving the way for HDMI 2.2 products supporting up to 96Gbps bandwidth next year.

That is double the maximum bandwidth of HDMI 2.1, which tops out at 48Gbps.

While some HDMI 2.2-related products, including certified Ultra96 cables and devices using the new Latency Indication Protocol, may appear earlier, mainstream devices such as TVs and AV receivers are not expected until 2027.

HDMI 2.2 could allow uncompressed 4K video at 240Hz, uncompressed 8K at 60Hz RGB, and, with compression, support for even higher formats including 8K at 240Hz and 4K at 480Hz.

The new standard is expected to be particularly relevant for premium TVs, gaming monitors and high-end home theatre systems, though adoption may take time.

HDMI 2.1 followed a similar rollout, with the first compatible LG OLED TVs appearing two years after the specification was announced.

Consumers will also need to watch for marketing confusion. Like HDMI 2.1, HDMI 2.2 features are optional, meaning some products may be promoted as HDMI 2.2 without supporting the full 96Gbps bandwidth.

The standard includes three bandwidth tiers: 64Gbps, 80Gbps and 96Gbps.