Refresh Rate Test
Test your monitor's refresh rate, motion clarity, and check for screen tearing
How to Use This Test
Important: Make sure your monitor is set to its highest refresh rate in display settings. Also disable V-Sync in graphics settings for accurate results.
Test Patterns:
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UFO Motion Test: Classic moving object
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Scrolling Text: Text clarity in motion
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Vertical Lines: Tearing detection
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Square Wave: Response time test
What to Look For:
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Motion Blur: Objects leave trails
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Stuttering: Inconsistent motion
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Tearing: Horizontal splits in image
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Ghosting: Duplicate trailing images
Common Refresh Rates:
Understanding Refresh Rates
What is Refresh Rate?
Refresh rate, measured in Hertz (Hz), indicates how many times per second your monitor updates the image. A 144Hz monitor refreshes 144 times per second, providing smoother motion than a 60Hz display.
Refresh Rate vs Response Time
| Aspect | Refresh Rate | Response Time |
|---|---|---|
| Measures | Updates per second | Pixel color change speed |
| Unit | Hertz (Hz) | Milliseconds (ms) |
| Higher is | Better (smoother) | Worse (more blur) |
| Affects | Motion smoothness | Motion clarity |
Benefits by Use Case
- 60Hz: Sufficient for office work, web browsing, movies
- 120Hz: Noticeable improvement in smoothness, good for casual gaming
- 144Hz: Sweet spot for gaming, very smooth motion
- 240Hz+: Diminishing returns, mainly for competitive FPS
Frame Rate Matching:
Your GPU needs to output enough frames to benefit from high refresh rates. A 144Hz monitor won't help if your game only runs at 60 FPS.
Common Issues & Solutions
Monitor Shows 60Hz Despite Being 144Hz+:
- • Check display settings in OS
- • Use DisplayPort instead of HDMI
- • Verify cable supports high refresh rates
- • Update graphics drivers
Screen Tearing Issues:
- • Enable V-Sync (adds input lag)
- • Use G-Sync/FreeSync if available
- • Cap frame rate to match refresh rate
- • Check for driver updates
Motion Blur Problems:
- • Reduce response time setting (overdrive)
- • Disable motion blur reduction if causing issues
- • Check for "Game Mode" settings
- • Consider monitor with better response time