What G-Sync and FreeSync Do

FreeSync and G-Syncare examples of variable refresh rate technologies.

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However, to get FreeSync certification, the monitor must meet certain minimum standards.

A Monitor showing G-sync On and G-Sync off.

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This hurts input latency, where responsiveness in a game can feel sluggish.

Variable refresh rate technologies eliminatethe negative experience triggered by a fluctuating frame rate.

Each of these certification levels has different minimum requirements.

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FreeSync Premium includes LFC or Low Framerate Compensation.

FreeSync Premium Pro requires a widercolor gamutand additional luminance from a monitor to be certified.

If you are a gamer, we’d say a monitor with FreeSync or G-Sync is absolutely worth getting.

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