Refresh Rate Tester

Refresh Rate Tester: Check Your Monitor's Real Hz & Frame Rate

Test your monitor's actual refresh rate with our free online tool. Verify if your display is truly running at its advertised Hz, detect screen tearing, and optimize your display settings for the smoothest possible experience.

What Is a Refresh Rate Tester?

A refresh rate tester is a diagnostic tool that measures your display's actual refresh rate (Hz) and frame timing. It helps:

  • Verify monitor specifications
  • Detect display issues
  • Optimize gaming settings
  • Check screen performance
  • Identify sync problems

How to Use Our Refresh Rate Tester

Quick Test

  1. Open in fullscreen mode
  2. Click "Start Test"
  3. Watch the moving pattern
  4. View real-time results
  5. Check for stuttering

Advanced Testing

  • Select test pattern
  • Choose test duration
  • Enable detailed metrics
  • Record results
  • Compare multiple runs

Key Features of Our Tester

Test Options

  • Real-time Hz measurement
  • Frame timing analysis
  • Screen tearing detection
  • Input lag testing
  • VSync verification
  • Multiple test patterns

Measurement Types

Basic Metrics

  • Current refresh rate
  • Average frame rate
  • Maximum Hz detected
  • Minimum Hz detected
  • Frame time variance

Advanced Analytics

  • Frame pacing
  • Stutter detection
  • Tearing analysis
  • Sync technology status
  • Display latency

Why Test Your Refresh Rate?

Common Issues Detected

Display Problems

  • Wrong refresh rate settings
  • Screen tearing
  • Stuttering
  • Frame skipping
  • Sync issues

Performance Verification

  • Gaming monitor testing
  • High refresh rate validation
  • VSync effectiveness
  • G-Sync/FreeSync checking
  • Display overclocking results

Technical Specifications

Supported Features

Refresh Rates

  • 60Hz to 360Hz detection
  • Variable refresh rate
  • Adaptive sync
  • Custom refresh rates
  • Overclocked displays

Testing Methods

  • Frame counting
  • Pattern analysis
  • Timing measurement
  • Sync detection
  • Latency testing

FAQs About Refresh Rate Testing

What refresh rate should I see?

Your results should match your monitor's specifications:

  • 60Hz: 16.67ms per frame
  • 144Hz: 6.94ms per frame
  • 240Hz: 4.17ms per frame
  • 360Hz: 2.78ms per frame

Why test refresh rate?

  • Verify monitor performance
  • Optimize gaming settings
  • Troubleshoot issues
  • Check display upgrades
  • Validate sync technologies

How accurate is the test?

Our tool provides:

  • Sub-millisecond accuracy
  • Real-time measurements
  • Consistent results
  • Multiple verification methods
  • Detailed analytics

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