[DISPLAY 101] #9 Input Lag

“Input lag” refers to the amount of time it takes for a signal input by a user to pass through a computer and be displayed on a screen. For example, when a user inputs the text “LG Display” into a computer, the time it takes for those letters to be processed in the computing system, pass those signals onto the display, and be shown on the screen is input lag. This includes both the latency of the system itself and the response time of the screen. So the lower the input lag, the faster your input will appear on a display.

Input lag is a very important factor, especially for playing games. In games where victory or defeat is decided by the speed of reactions between players, it is more advantageous to play when the input lag of the display is lower. This is one of the reasons why LG Display OLED displays are particularly great for gaming. Aside from the fast response time, low input lag is also crucial for the utmost gaming performance. The word ‘Total Input Lag’ is a notion that combines the amount of time spent for input lag and response, indicating the lapse between the input of a signal in the display and the precise output on the screen. So in terms of total input lag, an OLED TV is 1.6 times faster than an LCD TV. This is the key to ultimate success in fast-paced games like shooting and fighting games. Hit the perfect timing and outwit your enemy with the lowest-ever input lag of OLED technology!