Expect to see HDMI 2.2 in action at CES 2026
Prototype HDMI 2.2 hardware will be showcased at CES
The HDMI Licensing Administrator has confirmed that early HDMI 2.2 prototype hardware will be showcased at CES 2026. This will give the world its first look at the next-generation display technology.
With HDMI 2.2, the HDMI standard’s maximum bandwidth will increase from 48 Gbps (HDMI 2.1) to 96 Gbps. This change will enable support for 4K resolutions at 480 FPS, 8K at 240 FPS and 12K at 120 FPS. This will make high-resolution and high-refresh-rate display technologies more viable in the future.
Currently, no HDMI 2.2 compatible displays or output devices exist. That said, early prototypes will be showcased at CES in January. This is a first step towards adoption by both display makers and other hardware manufacturers. Note that these are “early prototypes”, so don’t expect to see soon-to-be-released products with HDMI 2.2.
HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. (HDMI LA) announced that its CES 2026 booth will spotlight HDMI gaming technologies with a range of demonstrations designed to engage both professional attendees and gaming enthusiasts. The booth will feature the performance benefits of three HDMI cable types across interactive gaming demonstrations:
- Ultra96 HDMI Cable, introduced in the recently released HDMI 2.2 Specification, will be on display with early prototypes
- Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable
- Premium High Speed HDMI Cable
These demonstrations will highlight how the right HDMI connectivity drives exceptional performance for next-generation gaming experiences.
– HDMI LA
At the earliest, HDMI 2.2 support will be available on next-generation graphics cards from AMD and Nvidia. It should also be a part of next-generation Xbox and PlayStation consoles. With compatible hardware still several years away, we shouldn’t expect HDMI 2.2 devices to launch anytime soon. Regardless, HDMI 2.2 is coming, and the display ecosystem is getting prepared.
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