VESA to release an adaptive sync compliance program for monitors

When you're looking to buy a gaming monitor, you'll come across models that support Nvidia's G-Sync or AMD's FreeSync 

The Video Electronics Standard Association (VESA) (via Tom's Hardware) has developed a new Adaptive-Sync Display compliance program (Adaptive-Sync Display Compliance Test Specification) for desktop and laptop monitors. Its aim is to provide transparency for monitor buyers, and make purchasing decision easier.

VESA will introduce two certification tiers, they are: MediaSync Display and Adaptive-Sync Display. A MediaSync Display is "designed for jitter-free media playback supporting all international broadcast video formats." While an AdaptiveSync Display "guarantees higher refresh rates and low latency, optimized for gaming, plus a lab-certified max refresh rate so you know your display’s full potential."