diff --git a/docs/configuration/miscellaneous.md b/docs/configuration/miscellaneous.md
index cd8d167d..6fb5dc8f 100644
--- a/docs/configuration/miscellaneous.md
+++ b/docs/configuration/miscellaneous.md
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ description: Advanced settings for XWayland, focus behavior, and system integrat
 | Setting | Default | Description |
 | :--- | :--- | :--- |
 | `xwayland_persistence` | `1` | Keep XWayland running even when no X11 apps are open (reduces startup lag). |
-| `syncobj_enable` | `0` | Enable `drm_syncobj` timeline support (helps with gaming stutter/lag). **Requires restart.** |
+| `syncobj_enable` | `1` | Enable `drm_syncobj` timeline support (helps with gaming stutter/lag). **Requires restart.** |
 | `allow_lock_transparent` | `0` | Allow the lock screen to be transparent. |
 | `allow_shortcuts_inhibit` | `1` | Allow shortcuts to be inhibited by clients. |
 | `vrr` | - | Set via [monitor rule](/docs/configuration/monitors#monitor-rules). |
diff --git a/src/config/parse_config.h b/src/config/parse_config.h
index cbb629da..61a6da69 100644
--- a/src/config/parse_config.h
+++ b/src/config/parse_config.h
@@ -3687,7 +3687,7 @@ void set_value_default() {
 	config.view_current_to_back = 0;
 	config.single_scratchpad = 1;
 	config.xwayland_persistence = 1;
-	config.syncobj_enable = 0;
+	config.syncobj_enable = 1;
 	config.tag_carousel = 0;
 	config.drag_tile_refresh_interval = 8.0f;
 	config.drag_floating_refresh_interval = 8.0f;