This Little-Known Smart TV Feature Can Make Your Viewing Even Better
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Summary
Variable refresh rate (VRR) allows a television (TV) to adjust its refresh rate to match the frame rate of the displayed content, thus eliminating screen tearing and stuttering.
VRR is particularly important for gaming, which rarely features a fixed frame rate, but the technology also enhances the overall TV viewing experience.
Movies, sports, and other forms of content with fluctuating frame rates lag without VRR support, causing stuttering or tearing.
Different companies license VRR under various names, including AMD FreeSync, NVIDIA G-Sync, and HDMI Forum’s VRR.
HDMI 2.1b specification or newer is needed to use the latter, and checking manufacturer manuals or websites for specific models will confirm TV VRR support.
VRR improves the fluidity of fast-moving visuals on screens, giving viewers a smoother, arguably less frustrating, overall experience.
While still not widespread, VRR is gaining popularity and is worth checking out when purchasing a new TV or gaming monitor.
