Monitor Performance Testing
Monitor testing measures display performance metrics that directly impact your gaming experience. Understanding your monitor's refresh rate, response time, and input lag helps optimize your complete gaming setup.
Understanding Monitor Performance
Your monitor is the final link in the input chain. Even with a low-latency mouse and keyboard, a slow monitor can add significant delay. Competitive gamers use high refresh rate monitors (144Hz, 240Hz, or 360Hz) with low response times (1-5ms) to minimize total system latency.
Key Monitor Metrics
- Refresh Rate: How many times per second the display updates (Hz). Higher is better for smooth motion
- Response Time: Time for pixels to change color (GtG - Gray to Gray). Lower is better
- Input Lag: Delay between receiving a signal and displaying it. Critical for competitive gaming
- Motion Blur: Blurring during fast motion. Can be reduced with high refresh rates
While we focus on mouse latency testing, monitor performance completes the picture. A low-latency mouse paired with a high refresh rate monitor provides the best competitive gaming experience. Our mouse latency test helps ensure your input device is optimized, while monitor testing ensures your display isn't adding unnecessary delay.