Important for gamers, others less so

If you’ve ever been torn between monitors, you’ve probably come across the terms “G-Sync” and “FreeSync.” Unless you’re a gamer looking for more performance, these terms probably don’t mean much to you.

But knowing what the terms mean and how adaptive sync technology works can help you decide which monitor to get.

Both FreeSync and G-Sync are both forms of adaptive sync. If you’ve ever played a game and experienced screen tearing, juddering, or other graphical glitches, you know how disruptive the experience can be.