Adaptive sync and G-Sync/FreeSync support were praised for smoothing frames and reducing tearing.
Pros: response time, contrast
Cons: built-in speakers, software support
Best Monitors for adaptive sync performance
Adaptive Sync works across Nvidia and AMD graphics cards and generally keeps gameplay tear-free. Flicker can still appear in darker scenes when frame rates fluctuate or cross the low-framerate compensation...
Pros: panel type, response time
Cons: built-in speakers, curved screen immersion