Input lag vs. response time: which is more important?
Zeke Jones / Digital Trends
Input lag and response time might sound like very similar metrics, and it’s true they can both impact how your monitor or TV looks and feels, especially when you’re gaming. But they are very different things, and while you ideally want them to be as low as possible for the best gaming experience, there are different thresholds for what’s considered acceptable for each. And if you take your gaming seriously, one is more important than the other.
Here’s how input lag and response time…