[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ]
Display
Response Time
How fast a pixel changes color (ms); lower is better for smooth motion and less ghosting.
Also known as:
Pixel Response Time
Full Definition & Technical Explanation
Response time measures how quickly a pixel transitions between colors, in milliseconds. Phone OLEDs reach ~1 ms; budget IPS laptops may show 20–25 ms, which causes motion blur and ghosting in fast scenes.
See Response time: 1 ms in display tests. It matters most for gaming and scrolling.
Related Technical Terms
FPS
How many frames a device renders per second; higher FPS means smoother games and video.
Gaming
IPS LCD
Liquid-crystal display with in-plane switching for good color and viewing angles, lit by a backligh…
Display
OLED
Each pixel emits its own light, enabling true blacks, infinite contrast, and ultra-thin panels.
Display
Refresh Rate
How often the screen redraws per second (Hz); higher feels smoother but uses more power.
Display