The procedures for setting the correct refresh rate on your Windows 11 device are listed below.
The number of times an image is displayed on the screen every second is defined by the refresh rate, which is measured in hertz (Hz).
In general, the better and smoother the viewing experience, the faster the image changes or refreshes on the screen.
On the other hand, the slower the visuals on the screen refresh, the less pleasant the experience will be, resulting in screen flickering.
Although Windows 11 can automatically select the ideal refresh rate, depending on the scenario, you may need to change the settings manually.
For example, if you have a monitor with a refresh rate of 144Hz or higher, which is common on gaming monitors.
Alternatively, you may experience flickering as a result of the monitor’s reduced refresh rate.
Whatever the cause, the Settings app makes it easy to adjust your device’s refresh rate.
On suitable hardware, you can now additionally activate Dynamic Refresh Rate (DRR).
Dynamic refresh rate is a feature in Windows 11 and later that dynamically increases or decreases the refresh rate on high-refresh screens while you’re typing or scrolling, resulting in a smoother experience while saving battery.
In this Windows 11 guide, we’ll show you how to change your screen refresh rate using the Settings app.
How to change the refresh rate in Windows 11 system
There are two ways to control the refresh rate in Windows 11.
If the hardware supports it, you can set a specific rate or activate the dynamic refresh rate (DRR).
Adjust the refresh rate
Follow these procedures to change your computer’s refresh rate.
- Open the Settings menu.
- Select System.
- On the right side, select the View option.
- Select Advanced display settings from the Related settings section.
- Choose an optional refresh rate using the Choose a refresh rate setting in the Display information section.
The system will apply the new setting and the screen will start using the new refresh rate after you complete the procedures.
Activate the Dynamic Refresh Rate (DRR) feature
Follow these instructions to enable or disable the dynamic refresh rate in Windows 11.
- Open the Settings menu.
- Select System.
- On the right side, select the View option.
- Select an advanced display setting from the Related settings section.
- Select the Dynamic option in the Choose a refresh rate setting.
This option is only available on supported hardware.
After you complete the procedures, Windows 11 will dynamically increase or decrease the refresh rate to save power.
If you change your mind, you can always undo the settings by following these steps, but in step 5, choose the display speed you want to use.
Learn more about the Windows 11 system.