Silkland has released the H96, the first consumer cable series carrying official Ultra96 certification. The hardware delivers up to 96 Gbps of bandwidth, supporting uncompressed 8K at 60 Hz and compressed video signals up to 16K resolution. But consumer electronics equipped with matching ports are not expected until 2027.
Bandwidth jumps to 96 Gbps compared to the 48 Gbps ceiling found on older connections. That massive data pipe handles uncompressed 4K video at 240 Hz and 8K at 60 Hz with full 4:4:4 color depth. Enabling Display Stream Compression pushes those limits much further. The cable can push 4K at 480 Hz, 8K at 240 Hz, and up to 16K at 60 Hz on compatible hardware.
The standard also packages several core gaming and audio tools. It features LIP protocol support to synchronize spoken audio directly with fast video feeds. Gamers get access to Variable Refresh Rate, Auto Low Latency Mode, and Quick Media Switching. Enhanced Audio Return Channel is built in, alongside full backward compatibility with older ports.
Physical construction relies on aluminum alloy connector housings and a double nylon braided jacket for extra durability. Buyers can pick between a 2 meter cord called the S2705 and a 3 meter version named the S2707. Silkland CEO Vincent made it clear that this release is aimed at immediate retail availability rather than future promises.
Pricing for US buyers starts at $33 for the 2 meter model, while the 3 meter cord retails for $56. Even though customers can purchase the cords immediately, source hardware and graphics cards carrying native compatible ports are still waiting in the pipeline.
