Google Chrome OS will support screen variable refresh rate

Google Chrome OS has always been a good partner for low-profile computers, but recently more and more evidence shows that the system will support more high-profile devices.

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According to information found about Chromebooks, support for variable refresh rate (VRR) display output has been added to the Dev release of Chrome OS 101, though the feature is currently an experimental option.

• Enable Variable Refresh Rate: Enable Variable Refresh Rate (Adaptive Sync) setting for supported displays.

The variable refresh rate allows the monitor refresh rate to synchronize with the game frame rate to avoid lag, judder, screen tearing, and more, and this update to Chrome OS will bring a better experience to the game.

Moreover, Chrome OS is not good at games, but it has been actively developing game content in recent times, such as the Steam game store, support for RGB keyboards, and so on.

Given that Steam is now rolling out to Chromebooks in alpha, it might be a little rough, and the functionality might be limited. Google didn’t mention which Chromebooks can use Steam, but 9to5Google found a list that includes x86 laptops like the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 and Asus Flip CX5.

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