PLAYSTATION 5

PS5 Input Lag Guide

The PS5 is fast, but your TV might not be. Learn how to eliminate hidden latency and get a true competitive edge.

Typical PS5 Input Lag Ranges

Optimal Setup

Gaming Monitor, Wired Controller, 120Hz

15-25ms

Default TV Setup

Mid-range TV, Game Mode ON

30-50ms

Unoptimized

Old TV, Game Mode OFF, Wireless

70-120ms+

Why Does PS5 Have Input Lag?

Your TV is the #1 Culprit

Most TVs process the image (upscaling, smoothing, HDR tone mapping) before displaying it. This can add 30-100ms of delay. Game Mode disables this.

Bluetooth Controller Delay

The DualSense uses Bluetooth, which adds ~4-8ms latency. Connecting via USB cable eliminates this entirely.

Optimization Checklist

Enable TV Game Mode

Reduces TV processing delay by 20-50ms

Use Wired Controller

Eliminates ~4ms Bluetooth latency

120Hz Mode (if supported)

Halves frame time from 16ms to 8ms

Disable HDR (competitive)

Some TVs add processing for HDR

Can You Test PS5 Latency in a Browser?

No — browser tests measure your PC/phone, not your console. However, you can:

Test your TV's input lag using our Display Test (connect PC to TV).
Benchmark your reaction time baseline on any device.

Reaction Time Test

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Display Latency Test

Connect your PC to your TV and see the motion clarity difference.

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