How to Check Your Monitor’s Refresh Rate (4 Methods)

Are you doubtful that your monitor is not running at the correct refresh rate? In this guide, we will teach you how to check your monitor’s refresh rate on Windows 11 and 10. We already have a guide onhow to change your monitor’s refresh rate, so follow that if you learn that your monitor is running at the wrong refresh rate. That said, let’s look at four simple methods to check the refresh rate of your monitor.

1. Find Monitor Refresh Rate on Windows 11 & 10 (Easiest Method)

2. Check the Monitor Refresh Rate on Windows 11

3. Check the Monitor Refresh Rate on Windows 10

4. Use a Third-Party Tool to Check Your Monitor’s Refresh Rate

Frequently Asked Questions

You should be able to check your monitor’s maximum refresh rate using its manual, or by looking at its specifications. Also, check the current refresh rate under display settings on Windows 10 and 11.

60Hz is the current standard and is good enough for most use cases. Typically, a higher refresh rate offers the most advantages in gaming.

Some HDMI cables can run at 144Hz, so you will have to check if your PC’s port as well as your cable supports the desired refresh rate.

For gaming, 144Hz is much better than 60Hz. When your refresh rate is higher, the display looks much smoother.

HDMI 2.0 is required for up to 1440p at 144Hz. For running 144Hz refresh rate at 4K resolution though, you will require a HDMI 2.1 cable.

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