Linux Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) on 2.8k Display

August 27 2024 10:05pm

Ubuntu and Fedora


Variable Refresh Rate on Linux is tested and supported with the GNOME desktop.

For Ubuntu and Fedora using the GNOME desktop, you simply need to open a terminal window, then paste in the following:

gsettings set org.gnome.mutter experimental-features "['variable-refresh-rate']"

Press the enter key, then log out and log back in (or reboot).

Once logged back in, open Settings, browse to Displays and set the refresh rate as shown below.

Press Apply when promoted, now your VRR is active.



Bazzite and Project Bluerfin


For Bazzite (GNOME), all you need to do is open Settings, browse to Displays and set the refresh rate as shown above.

For Project BluefinVRR is not enabled/available at this time, but will be coming back soon.