diff --git a/config.def.h b/config.def.h
index 91ab8ca..2cd740a 100644
--- a/config.def.h
+++ b/config.def.h
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ int allowwindowops = 0;
  * near minlatency, but it waits longer for slow updates to avoid partial draw.
  * low minlatency will tear/flicker more, as it can "detect" idle too early.
  */
-static double minlatency = 8;
+static double minlatency = 2;
 static double maxlatency = 33;
 
 /*