Reduce motion blur by raising refresh rate, selecting overdrive without overshoot and testing MPRT mode separately. These controls tackle sample persistence, pixel transition and backlight timing, so changing all three at once hides which adjustment helped.
Motion blur has more than one cause, so one slider rarely fixes it. Refresh rate governs how often the display can show a new image, overdrive affects pixel transitions, and MPRT modes change visible persistence through backlight timing.
Reduce motion blur by raising refresh rate, selecting overdrive without overshoot and testing MPRT mode separately. These controls tackle sample persistence, pixel transition and backlight timing, so changing all three at once hides which adjustment helped. The Lenovo Legion 27Q-10 offers a 240Hz QHD IPS panel with a 0.5ms MPRT rating, but a useful motion setting must be judged in the game and frame-rate range you actually use.
A sample-and-hold display keeps each frame visible until the next refresh. When your eyes follow a moving object, that persistence can make it appear softer even when the pixels transition quickly. A higher refresh rate reduces how long each frame remains on screen. At 240Hz, each refresh interval is about 4.17ms; at 120Hz it is about 8.33ms. That is one reason high-refresh motion can look clearer.
Pixel response is another issue. If a pixel takes too long to move from one shade to another, an object may leave a dark trail. Overdrive applies extra voltage to encourage a quicker transition. Too much overdrive can overshoot the intended shade and create pale or dark halos, called inverse ghosting. The cleanest setting is not necessarily the fastest setting shown in a menu.
MPRT, or moving picture response time, concerns visible persistence during motion and can involve backlight strobing. It is not interchangeable with a grey-to-grey measurement. Treat a 0.5ms MPRT figure as information about a particular measurement method, not a promise that every transition completes in 0.5ms.
Set the operating system to the panel's native 2560x1440 resolution and confirm the selected refresh rate before testing motion. The Legion lists DisplayPort 1.4 HBR3 and two HDMI 2.1 TMDS inputs; use a suitable direct connection rather than assuming an older cable or adapter will expose the desired mode. Confirm the reported setting in the display menu as well as the operating system.
Next, enable adaptive sync if the graphics system supports it. Lenovo lists AMD FreeSync Premium, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and VESA Adaptive Sync as its variable-refresh options. Variable refresh can make frame delivery look more even when the game does not hold one number. It does not remove all blur, but it prevents a timing problem from being mistaken for a pixel problem.
Choose one game scene with clear high-contrast edges: a white sign moving over a dark wall, a character outline crossing a bright sky, or a scrolling map. Keep the camera movement and graphics preset the same. Test the monitor's normal overdrive setting first, then one step higher, then one step lower. Do not judge from a static desktop image.
Look for three outcomes. A dark smear behind an object suggests sluggish transitions. A bright rim or an inverted shadow suggests overshoot. A clean edge with some ordinary motion softness may be the best compromise. Repeat at both a high frame rate and a lower one, because an aggressive mode that looks acceptable near 240fps can become obvious near 90fps.
If the monitor offers a motion-persistence mode, enable it only after deciding on refresh and overdrive. Use the same test scene, then note whether moving edges look clearer and whether the image becomes dimmer or introduces flicker that bothers you. Some players prefer the extra clarity in a fixed, high-fps competitive title; others prefer adaptive sync and steadier brightness in varied games.
The obvious answer, turning every motion control to maximum, is often wrong. High overdrive can add halos, and a persistence-reduction mode may trade brightness or flexibility for clarity. The better choice is the combination that makes the game readable for a full session.
Write down the game, resolution, refresh rate, frame cap, sync status, overdrive level and MPRT status that looked best. This makes it easy to restore a good configuration after a driver reset or a monitor-menu experiment. It also prevents one game's specialised setting from becoming the default for every type of content.
For cables, arms and other setup additions, see monitor accessories after the display behaviour itself is sorted. An accessory cannot correct a poor motion setting, but a reliable connection and sensible desk placement help you keep the chosen setup stable.
The first control to inspect remains panel selection. Compare gaming monitors before assuming a menu adjustment can change every kind of motion behaviour.
No. MPRT describes visible persistence during moving imagery, often with backlight timing involved. Grey-to-grey measurements concern pixel transitions between shades.
No. Maximum overdrive can create inverse ghosting. Choose the lowest setting that removes distracting trailing in the frame-rate range you use.
Pixel behaviour and overdrive overshoot can change in appearance as refresh and frame delivery change. A setting should work in real use, not only in the best-case test.
Ready to make motion clearer without creating new artefacts? Change one control at a time, then keep the setting that looks cleanest in your own games.
No. MPRT describes visible persistence during moving imagery, often with backlight timing involved. Grey-to-grey measurements concern pixel transitions between shades.
No. Maximum overdrive can create inverse ghosting. Choose the lowest setting that removes distracting trailing in the frame-rate range you use.
Pixel behaviour and overdrive overshoot can change in appearance as refresh and frame delivery change. A setting should work in real use, not only in the best-case test.
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