What Is Response Time? A Basic Definition

Pixel response time refers to how fast a monitor can shift from one color to another (typically black to white to black or gray to gray) and is measured in milliseconds. But what does a low response time mean for gamers in the real world? A lower response time will garner less motion blur and allow for a clearer picture during fast-moving scenes in games.

TN (twisted nematic) panels typically had the upper hand in response time, but IPS (in-plane switching) and VA (vertical alignment) panels today can drop down in the 1ms range for response time. However, the fastest IPS panels that we’ve seen can hit as low as 0.5 ms.

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