Monitors
How do I check refresh rate?
Quick answer
You can check your monitor's refresh rate through your operating system's display settings. The steps vary slightly between Windows and macOS.
This guide provides steps to check the refresh rate of your monitor on different operating systems.
Steps
- 1
Windows 10/11
Right-click on the desktop, select 'Display settings', scroll down to 'Advanced display settings', and check the refresh rate under 'Refresh rate'.
- 2
macOS
Click the Apple menu, go to 'System Preferences', select 'Displays', and hold the Option key while clicking 'Scaled' to see the refresh rate options.
Checking Refresh Rate on Windows
To check the refresh rate on Windows, you can access the display settings through the Settings app.
Checking Refresh Rate on macOS
On macOS, you can find the refresh rate settings in the Displays section of System Preferences.
Watch out for
- The steps may vary slightly depending on your operating system version and hardware configuration.
FAQ
What is a refresh rate?
The refresh rate refers to how many times per second the display updates the image, measured in Hertz (Hz).
Can I change my monitor's refresh rate?
Yes, if your monitor supports higher refresh rates, you can change it in the display settings, but it must be compatible with your graphics card.
Why is my refresh rate lower than expected?
A lower refresh rate may occur due to limitations in the cable used, the monitor's settings, or the capabilities of your graphics card.