144hz vs. 240hz: What’s The Difference?

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The short answer is yes, you will notice an improved experience between each refresh rate. But, what exactly is a refresh rate?

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To better make you understand, this article will look at the differences between 144hz and 240hz and which is more worthwhile.

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For 144hz monitors, the screen refreshes images every 6.94ms, and 240hz monitors refresh every 4.17ms, making 240hz slightly faster.

What's the difference

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Most of the time, games do not reach above an average of 144 FPS, so you will not notice a massive difference between 144hz and 240hz.

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Is 144hz enough for competitive gaming?

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You will not see all the frames your computer produces. In some scenarios, that can be the difference between a win and a loss.

What happens if your FPS is higher than refresh rate?

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