🖥️ 60Hz vs 144Hz = 58% more frames per second. Pro gamers report 15% better accuracy at 240Hz. But many monitors advertise 144Hz while actually running at 60Hz due to wrong cable or settings. Test yours instantly below. Is your setup holding you back? →
Monitor Refresh Rate Test
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What is Monitor Refresh Rate (Hz)?
Refresh rate, measured in Hertz (Hz), represents how many times per second your monitor updates with new images. For example, a 60Hz monitor updates 60 times per second, while a 144Hz monitor updates 144 times per second. A higher refresh rate results in a noticeably smoother visual experience, reducing motion blur and making fast-moving objects easier to track.
Why does Refresh Rate matter for gaming?
In competitive gaming (like CS2, Valorant, or Overwatch), every millisecond counts. High refresh rates offer several crucial advantages:
Reduced Input Lag: A higher refresh rate decreases the time it takes for your actions (like a mouse click) to appear on screen.
Smoother Motion: Enemies moving across your screen appear clearer and less blurry, making it significantly easier to aim and track targets.
More Up-to-Date Information: At 240Hz or 360Hz, you literally see frames slightly earlier than an opponent playing on a 60Hz display, granting a tangible competitive edge in reaction times.
What is Frame Skipping?
Frame skipping occurs when a monitor fails to display every single frame it is instructed to show by the graphics card. Instead of a smooth sequence (1, 2, 3, 4, 5), it might drop frames (1, 2, 4, 5). This often happens when users attempt to "overclock" their monitor beyond its factory-supported refresh rate. Our moving bar test helps visually identify frame skipping—if the bar appears to stutter, jump, or ghost heavily instead of gliding smoothly, your monitor may be skipping frames.
How to enable your monitor's highest refresh rate
Many users buy a 144Hz or 240Hz monitor but leave it running at 60Hz out of the box. To fix this:
Windows 11: Settings > System > Display > Advanced display > Choose a refresh rate.
Cable Matters: Ensure you are using DisplayPort or a high-bandwidth HDMI cable (HDMI 2.0 or 2.1) connected directly to your dedicated GPU, not the motherboard.