What does response time mean? The response time of a screen is the average time it takes for a pixel to change from one color to another. In an ideal world‚ a pixel would change color the instant it receives a signal. However‚ the way display technologies work means there can be vast differences in terms of how quickly this change happens. Continue reading What is monitor response time? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card‚ Best gaming PC‚ Best SSD for gaming