Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android AuthorityTL;DRHDMI 2.2 is coming in 2027 with up to 96Gbps bandwidth, doubling the throughput of HDMI 2.1 for future TVs, monitors, and gaming gear.Chipmakers are already testing HDMI 2.2 hardware, with FRL2 silicon samples and certification work now underway.Not every HDMI 2.2 device will offer full speeds, as manufacturers can choose between 64Gbps, 80Gbps, and 96Gbps implementations.HDMI 2.1 has been out for years, but many high-end TVs don’t support it on all ports. Now the industry is already gearing up for the next generation, with HDMI 2.2 devices expected to start rolling in in 2027.The new standard was first revealed at CES 2025 and released later that year, promising a big bandwidth jump. HDMI 2.1 maxes out at 48 Gbps, but HDMI 2.2 can go up to 96 Gbps, doubling the data throughput for future TVs, monitors, gaming hardware, and home theater gear.