{"id":459094,"date":"2022-06-07T21:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/is-a-240hz-monitor-worth-it\/"},"modified":"2022-06-07T21:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-06-07T18:00:00","slug":"is-a-240hz-monitor-worth-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-a-240hz-monitor-worth-it\/","title":{"rendered":"#Is a 240Hz Monitor Worth It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a39ba56f09b0\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a39ba56f09b0\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-a-240hz-monitor-worth-it\/#%E2%80%9CIs_a_240Hz_Monitor_Worth_It%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Is a 240Hz Monitor Worth It?&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-a-240hz-monitor-worth-it\/#The_More_Hertz_the_Better\" >The More Hertz the Better?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-a-240hz-monitor-worth-it\/#What_Higher_Refresh_Rates_Offer_and_Require\" >What Higher Refresh Rates Offer and Require<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-a-240hz-monitor-worth-it\/#You_Probably_Dont_Need_More_Than_165Hz\" >You Probably Don\u2019t Need More Than 165Hz<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-a-240hz-monitor-worth-it\/#Who_Would_Need_240Hz_and_Higher\" >Who Would Need 240Hz and Higher?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/is-a-240hz-monitor-worth-it\/#What_Should_I_Buy\" >What Should I Buy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CIs_a_240Hz_Monitor_Worth_It%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Is a 240Hz Monitor Worth It?&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-775654\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/dual-monitors-set-up.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/dual-monitors-set-up.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/dual-monitors-set-up.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Dual monitors set up next to a laptop on a home computer desk.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/computer-programmer-writing-program-code-on-1401013232\">Andrey_Popov\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When shopping for monitors, you\u2019ll see some with high refresh rates\u2014like 120hz, 240Hz, or even higher. So are they even worth the premium price tag usually attached to these monitors? Let\u2019s look at the benefits, limits, and potential drawbacks.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_More_Hertz_the_Better\"><\/span>The More Hertz the Better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hertz is the unit of measurement for the maximum number of frames your monitor can display per second. A 60Hz monitor will only show you up to 60 frames per second, while a 120Hz monitor can show twice as much.<\/p>\n<p>In the gaming world, getting more frames per second is always better as it gives you a competitive edge over your opponents with lower rates. You\u2019ll be able to see all the action on-screen faster, which allows you to react quickly. Having higher refresh rates also reduces motion blur and gives you the smooth <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>play you see at high-level gaming.<\/p>\n<p>For regular use outside of gaming, such as scrolling through web pages or <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social media<\/a>, moving around files, or watching an action-packed movie, a higher refresh rate will make these activities feel smoother. The reduced motion blur when doing anything on the computer can reduce eye strain. It can also improve how accurate you are when controlling your mouse.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Higher_Refresh_Rates_Offer_and_Require\"><\/span>What Higher Refresh Rates Offer and Require<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve only used a 60Hz monitor, especially for fast-paced games or regular use, then you\u2019re doing yourself a disservice. You\u2019re also missing out on the immersive experience that higher frames can provide. Going from 60Hz to 120Hz will be a drastic improvement, and you\u2019ll see it right away. This is especially true when playing video games.<\/p>\n<p>That said, you won\u2019t see any noticeable difference going from 120Hz to 144Hz or 165Hz. You will, however, see another small difference going anywhere from 120Hz up to 240Hz. It\u2019ll be a big difference if you jump up all the way up to 360Hz, but we\u2019ll talk more about those sky-high rates later.<\/p>\n<p>One thing to keep in mind is that if you want to reap the benefits of your monitor\u2019s refresh rate, your computer needs to be strong enough to deliver the same number of frames. This is mainly dependent on your graphics card.\u00a0You also need to make sure your display cable is capable of transmitting the expected refresh rate.<\/p>\n<p>In other words, if you have a 120Hz monitor but your system can only deliver 60 frames per second, then you\u2019re not going to see beyond 60 frames. Without the proper hardware, it\u2019ll be no different than using a 60Hz monitor. So, focus on your PC and cables before investing in a monitor with a higher refresh rate, or at least plan on upgrading later.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box noflex-desktop \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08C8L6SB9\/?tag=hotoge-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41NFBVDViqL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_Probably_Dont_Need_More_Than_165Hz\"><\/span>You Probably Don\u2019t Need More Than 165Hz<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most\u00a0people won\u2019t need a high refresh rate monitor over 165Hz as it\u2019ll usually be overkill. Even as a gamer or someone who wants a high-end gaming experience, anywhere from 120Hz to 165Hz will be more than enough. For <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a> use outside of gaming, a 120Hz monitor suffices because you\u2019ll barely notice any difference going beyond it.<\/p>\n<p>You may also experience screen tearing if your monitor\u2019s refresh rate exceeds your system\u2019s capabilities (or vice versa). Screen tearing h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ens when your PC or console can\u2019t deliver frames fast enough to keep up with your monitor. This causes horizontal lines to appear that make your screen look like it\u2019s cracking. In this case, you\u2019ll want to use variable refresh rate <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a> like AMD\u2019s FreeSync and NVIDIA\u2019s G-Sync to eliminate tearing.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Would_Need_240Hz_and_Higher\"><\/span>Who Would Need 240Hz and Higher?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The only people who might benefit from a 240Hz monitor or above are professional gamers who want as much of a competitive edge as they can get. It\u2019s hard to beat the in-game responsiveness you can get with these monitors.<\/p>\n<p>With such high frames, you might be able to react slightly faster to everything that\u2019s happening in your game, making it feel more fluid. High refresh rate monitors above 165Hz will generally have less input lag, but unless you\u2019re extremely attuned to it, the difference is so tiny after 120Hz that you likely won\u2019t notice it at all. It\u2019s just another small bonus competitive gamers might strive for.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_I_Buy\"><\/span>What Should I Buy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>High-refresh monitors can get very expensive, especially in the 240Hz to 360Hz range. It\u2019s extremely difficult to justify the cost of anything beyond 240Hz, however. Additionally, monitors with higher refresh rates only offer up to 1440p resolution, with most of them still at 1080p. This is one of the main disadvantages, as\u00a0higher-resolution monitors in the\u00a04K\u00a0range typically have lower refresh rates.<\/p>\n<p>If you value image quality over performance, you\u2019ll want to get a monitor with higher resolutions, which will usually be 60-144Hz monitors. If you value performance over visuals, you\u2019ll benefit more from a higher refresh rate monitor. Again, even if you prioritize performance, 120Hz will suffice for most people.<\/p>\n<p>You might consider, though, a monitor that meets in the middle, such as the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08C8L6SB9\/?tag=hotoge-20\">AOC CQ32G2S 32\u201d Gaming Monitor<\/a>. It\u2019s a 165Hz gaming monitor with 2K resolution on a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/reviews\/the-best-curved-gaming-monitors\/\">curved<\/a> and frameless display. 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