How to check screen refresh rate on computers and laptops

On computers and laptops, screen refresh rate plays an important role in image display and system response. Check the screen refresh rate to ensure that you are using the device with optimal image quality and avoid problems such as flickering or eye strain when using the computer for long periods of time. Here is the fastest way to check the screen refresh rate on computers and laptops.

I. What is the screen refresh rate?

Screen refresh rate is the number of times the screen can draw a new image within one second (1s). Screen refresh rate is measured in Hertz (Hz) and this is one of the important criteria when buying a computer monitor.

For example:

1. The screen has a 60Hz refresh rate, which means the screen is capable of drawing 60 frames per second.
2. The screen has a 144Hz refresh rate, which means the screen is capable of drawing 144 frames per second.

Currently, computer screens have super products with very high scanning frequencies, there are even screens that can meet scanning frequencies up to 500Hz. However, in Vietnam, the most popular screen systems are still 60Hz - 75Hz because they are cheap and easily accessible to users. However, for gamers, using a 60Hz screen is a 'burden', especially for FPS games. Professional or semi-professional gamers often choose screens with high refresh rates of 120Hz or higher to get the best experience.

Instructions for choosing screen scanning frequency for everyone:

1. Entertainment, office work, design: Screen scanning frequency is 60Hz or higher.
2. FPS gaming, gamers: Screen refresh rate of 120Hz or higher.

II. How to check the scanning frequency on computer and laptop screens

To know more about the scan frequency, check the scan frequency on the computer screen or laptop, you have many different ways including hardware and software. Below are the simplest ways to check the scanning frequency of computer and laptop screens.

1. Check the screen refresh rate directly on Windows

Windows allows users to check the computer screen refresh rate directly without any other tools. To check the screen refresh rate on Windows, do the following:

Step 1: Right-click on the Desktop screen and select Display Settings.

Step 2: Then, select the Advanced display settings tab in the Windows settings window.

Step 3: In the computer screen information window in use, you will see the computer screen scanning frequency being used. The screen refresh rate will be displayed in the Refresh Rate (Hz) line.

Note: Normally the screen scanning frequency will not be exactly as announced by the manufacturer but will only be at a lower level (approximately the manufacturer's announced parameters and rounded).

2. How to check the laptop screen refresh rate using Display Adapter Properties

Display Adapter Properties provides you with all the most detailed and accurate information about the computer screen being used.

Step 1: Open the RUN dialog box on your Windows computer using the Windows + R combination.

Step 2: In the RUN window, enter the command below and press Enter to open.

rundll32.exe display.dll, ShowAdapterSettings 1

Step 3: When the screen information window appears, select the Monitor tab to check the screen scanning frequency. The Monitor Settings window will provide you with the screen scanning frequency you are using and you can customize the screen scanning frequency here.

3. How to check the screen refresh rate using Command Prompt (used on all Windows computers)

The Command Prompt window gives you a variety of different features through commands and is widely used. This way of checking screen refresh rate can be applied on all different Windows operating systems such as: Windows 7, Windows 10, Windows 11.

Step 1: Press Windows + R to open the RUN window on your computer and enter CMD to open Command Prompt.

Step 2: When the cmd window appears, copy the command below and paste it to run.

wmic PATH Win32_videocontroller get currentrefreshrate

Step 3: When the command is completed, the cmd window will display CurrentRefreshRate and this is the frequency of scanning the computer screen you are using.

4. How to quickly check the computer screen refresh rate with Speccy

Speccy is known as a comprehensive computer information checking tool and Speccy not only provides the frequency of scanning the computer screen you are using but also provides the following information:

1. Screen pixel density
2. Screen resolution
3. BPP screen
4. Screen scanning frequency
5. Monitor name and video card
6. Download Speccy for free

Step 1: Download Speccy to your computer and start it to check the information on your computer.

Step 2: Select the Graphics tab to check information related to the display screen. The Monitor Frequency section is the scanning frequency of the computer screen being used.

In this article, TipsMake has shared with you the fastest and most accurate ways to check screen scanning frequency on computers and laptops. Have a nice day!