HDMI 2.2 promises 4K at 480Hz, but your current cable situation is about to get worse

The new Ultra96 cable designation introduced with the recently announced 4K/480Hz-capable specification doesn't guarantee a specific bandwidth tier — cables can support 64, 80, or 96 gigabits per second while all sharing the same label. This creates consumer confusion similar to USB cable labeling issues. The author argues clearer, separate designations (Ultra64, Ultra80, Ultra96) would reduce confusion, and that printing specs on connectors rather than just the cable body would help. In practice, the new bandwidth capabilities won't matter for most users for years, as even 4K/240Hz gaming remains out of reach for most hardware.