Can we talk input lag?

[beany_bot]

Im shopping for a new monitor. Currently (and have for years) been using a super cheapo dell 1080p.

I don't know what input lag to aim for?
Bear in mind, im not a good, nor competitive FPS gamer. I'm pushing 36y/o soon and only game periodically for fun. What sort of input lag times should I be looking for? I don't want to be paying a fortune for super low numbers that I wont even notice. (I'm going IPS).

Thanks.

 

[beany_bot]

TFT central summarise as follows

• Class 1) Less than 6.94ms / 1 frame lag at 144Hz - should be fine for gamers, even at high levels
  
  
• Class 2) A lag of 6.94 - 13.88ms / One to two frames at 144Hz - moderate lag but should be fine for many gamers. Caution advised for serious gaming
  
  
• Class 3) A lag of more than 13.88ms / more than 2 frames at 144Hz - Some noticeable lag in daily usage, not suitable for high end gaming

Lag is a standard section in their monitor reviews, read one for much more technical detail

Thats very usefull! Ill be gaming at 4K 60hz. So looks like even 15ms be fine for me. I bet my current monitor has huge lag. being a cheap "office" dell.