60Hz Monitor Test
A 60Hz refresh rate test verifies that your monitor is displaying 60 frames per second — the baseline standard for general computing and casual gaming. 60Hz means the screen redraws 60 times per second, producing up to 60 FPS of smooth motion. Most office monitors, budget gaming panels, and laptop screens default to 60Hz. If you upgraded to a higher-refresh display, this test confirms whether your GPU, cable, and display settings are correctly configured for 60Hz.
Refresh Rate
Press Start Test to detect your monitor's refresh rate
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Last Result
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Personal Best
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Session Avg
For best accuracy, close other tabs and run the test 3–5 times. Laptops may cap Hz on battery — plug in for full refresh rate.
Is 60Hz Good Enough for Gaming and Everyday Use?
| Refresh Rate | Tier |
|---|---|
| 60 Hz | Standard |
| 75 Hz | Entry Gaming |
| 144 Hz | Gaming |
| 165 Hz | High Refresh |
| 240 Hz | Esports |
| 360 Hz | Pro Esports |
| 500+ Hz | Elite |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 60Hz good enough for gaming in 2025?
60Hz is playable for casual and single-player gaming but noticeably inferior to 144Hz+ in fast-paced games. At 60Hz, motion blur is more pronounced and input lag is higher — the screen takes up to 16.7ms to refresh once, versus 6.9ms at 144Hz. For competitive FPS games (CS2, Valorant, Apex), 60Hz puts you at a measurable disadvantage. For RPGs, strategy games, and story games, 60Hz is perfectly fine.
Why is my 60Hz monitor showing lower than 60Hz?
Common causes: (1) The cable doesn't support 60Hz at your resolution — HDMI 1.4 supports 4K only at 30Hz; use DisplayPort or HDMI 2.0+ for 4K@60Hz. (2) GPU driver settings are limiting the refresh rate — check Display Settings → Advanced Display Settings. (3) Power-saving mode is active. (4) Your GPU is too slow to render 60 FPS consistently. Verify in Windows Settings > System > Display > Advanced display settings.
What is the difference between 60Hz and 60 FPS?
Hz (hertz) is the monitor's refresh rate — how many times per second it can display a new frame. FPS (frames per second) is how many frames your GPU is rendering. A 60Hz monitor can only show 60 FPS maximum, even if your GPU renders 200 FPS. Conversely, if your GPU renders only 30 FPS on a 60Hz monitor, you'll see each frame twice. For the smoothest experience, match GPU output (FPS) to monitor refresh rate.
Can I upgrade my laptop from 60Hz to a higher refresh rate?
The refresh rate of a laptop screen is determined by the physical panel installed — you cannot change the hardware without replacing the screen. Some laptops with DisplayPort-over-USB-C allow connecting to an external 144Hz+ monitor. For laptops that only have HDMI, support depends on the HDMI version — HDMI 1.4 supports 1080p@120Hz, HDMI 2.0 supports 1440p@144Hz. Check your laptop specs to see what's supported externally.
How do I enable 60Hz if my monitor defaults to a lower rate?
Right-click desktop → Display Settings → Advanced Display Settings → Display Adapter Properties → Monitor tab → change Screen refresh rate to 60Hz. On Mac: System Preferences → Displays → hold Option and click Scaled to see refresh rate options. If 60Hz isn't listed, check your cable (some cables limit resolution/rate) or update GPU drivers.
What cable do I need for 60Hz at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K?
1080p@60Hz: any HDMI or DisplayPort cable works. 1440p@60Hz: HDMI 1.4, HDMI 2.0, or DisplayPort 1.2+. 4K@60Hz: requires HDMI 2.0 or DisplayPort 1.4 (HDMI 1.4 only supports 4K@30Hz). Always verify your specific monitor and GPU model — some GPU HDMI ports are HDMI 1.4 regardless of what the GPU's spec sheet says for other ports.
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