What is Input Lag? And how to avoid it? All you need to know

What is Input Lag? And how it affects Gaming Projector Performance? In this video we'll talk about things you need to check for before buying a projector for gaming.
What is input lag?
Input lag, or latency, for projectors refers to the time between when the audio/video signal from the input source is received by the projector and when it actually projects the video that corresponds to that signal. Due to the nature of the design, there is a lag time or image stuttering. This lag severely affects the viewing experience. Low input lag time is one of the key things to focus on when choosing a projector for gaming and content with high frame rates.
How do you measure input lag on a projector?
Input lag time is listed in its product specs using milliseconds (ms) as the unit of measurement. As a rule of thumb the lower the number, the better is the video performance. For e.g. Input lag of 16ms is better than an input lag of 32ms.
So, how do you reduce/fix input lag on a projector?
Most projectors feature a pre-configured fast mode that helps reduce input lag. We recommend double-checking if such modes are available in the selected model. If they are available, please ensure that the mode is enabled or activated.
We also recommended that you disable any heavy image processing functions such as keystoning, aspect ratio manipulations, and overscanning etc. Doing this will further complement the fast mode feature and ensure that your projector is working at its fastest speed possible.
As you may have realised that input lag is a concern largely for gamers. So if gaming is your main requirement, opt for a projector specially designed for gaming. Also, go for a model with the highest native resolution from a leading brand. Explore Home Theatre Speakers, AV Receivers, Amplifiers, Projectors, Headphones and more on www.ooberpad.com
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[@Cendrino14]

I have a Xnano X3 PRO, what would you recommned me to do with the settings to play 1st person shooters on my projector. I have game mode activated, but it doesnt look like it do anything while playing Warzone on my PS5.

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[@NextgenPL]

I have mystery to resolve:) My projector has really inconsistent input lag, like fromm 0 ms at times through 30, 50 to 120 at most times. How there are so much differences in just a couple of seconds. (I measured it by connecting laptop via hdmi, then play stop watch on laptop, and record video in slow motion, then pause video a couple times in a second and have results. (Probably im doing it correctly becasue measured also different projector by this method and it was almost perfect 50 ms difference each time I paused ...