About this tag
This tag covers HDMI 2.2, the latest HDMI specification, with a focus on its Ultra96 branding and the confusion it can create for consumers. The HDMI Forum allows devices labeled Ultra96 to support maximum link rates of 64Gbps, 80Gbps, or 96Gbps, meaning the label alone does not guarantee the highest bandwidth. The separate Ultra96 cable certification indicates a cable capable of 96Gbps. For Windows PC owners, this distinction matters when buying monitors, graphics cards, AV receivers, or docks, as the version number does not specify the actual performance. The tag discusses the practical implications of these naming conventions for hardware selection and troubleshooting.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    HDMI 2.2 Ultra96 Can Mean 64Gbps, 80Gbps, or 96Gbps

    HDMI 2.2’s biggest consumer trap is already written into its official branding: a device marked Ultra96 may have an HDMI 2.2 connection limited to 64Gbps or 80Gbps rather than the headline 96Gbps maximum. The HDMI Forum’s own description allows manufacturers to use the same Ultra96 feature name...