Refresh rate is one of the important factors we see while buying a monitor. Gamers prefer having a monitor with a higher refresh rate. Monitors now come with up to 360Hz refresh rate but there’s always a catch. Most monitors support a higher refresh rate only on the display port. If you use it with an HDMI cable, you won’t get the maximum refresh rate advertised by the monitor brand. Some of the monitors have the option to show a live refresh rate counter at a corner of the display. So, you know how much refresh rate you are getting. But this isn’t the case for all. If you want to check the live refresh rate of your monitor, there are some cool websites. These websites let you test your display and determine its refresh rate. So, you know if you are getting what the brand claims.
What is the Refresh rate?
The refresh rate in a monitor is the rate at which the monitor changes images. The faster the refresh rate, the smoother the experience will be. Basic displays come with a 60Hz refresh rate. Gaming monitors and some high-end smart TVs now offer 120, 144, or 240Hz refresh rates. Now several smartphones even offer 90, 120, and 144Hz displays. If you have a display with a higher refresh rate, you can use these online tools to test if the display is offering the refresh rate claimed by its brand.
Benefits of High Refresh Rate Monitors:
- No Blur in images
- Smooth video rendering
- Faster motion on the screen
- Reduced ghosting
- Accuracy in mouse pointer movement
Also see:
- What To Look For In A Gaming Monitor
- G-Sync vs FreeSync: Which Variable Refresh Tech Should You Choose?
Online Tools to Test Monitor’s Refresh Rate
Try these online tools for a refresh rate test of your monitor.
1. DisplayHZ
DisplayHZ is an impressive website that shows the refresh rate of your monitor. As soon as you open the website, it starts the calculation and then shows the refresh rate in Hertz in a few seconds. This online tool uses the algorithm of vsynctester.com, an online tool to measure VSYNC synchronization, display Hz, and input lag. What I really liked about DisplayHZ is that it shows the refresh rate in 6 decimals and offers accurate results. You can also use it to compare the refresh rate of multiple displays.
2. TestUFO
TestUFO is a similar website where you can check the refresh rate of the display. As soon as you open the website, it starts testing the refresh rate automatically. In a few seconds, you will see the current refresh rate in the middle of the screen. This tool also suggests waiting for at least 30 seconds to get an accurate measurement. It sows frame rate, refresh rate, pixel per frame, and pixel per sec.
3. Display Test
Display Test is also a good website that shows the display refresh rate. It also tells you the Frame Rate, Sync, Display resolution, color depth, and colors of your monitor. This is also a simple tool and tells you the refresh rate as soon as you open the website. Everything starts automatically.
4. VSYNC Tester
VSYNC Tester uses an HTML5 script to check the refresh rate of your display and provides the value in three decimal points. It also shows the number of tests performed, frames per second, and refresh time.
5. DeviceTests
DeviceTests is also a good website where you can check the refresh rate of your monitor. This website has an elaborate FPS Test section where you can also camper the frame rates under a different number of PPS. When you open the website, it instantly shows you the refresh rate.
These are some good websites for refresh rate tests. All these websites work well and let you know the refresh rate of your display. If you use these tools on your smartphone, they will tell you the refresh rate of your phone’s display.
