I'm getting into gaming and I'm wondering if a 144Hz gaming monitor is enough or if it's worth upgrading to 240Hz. Does the difference really make a difference in games? My PC can handle 144 FPS in most titles, but not always 240. The prices are close, so is it worth paying more for 240Hz or should I save the money for something else? What would you choose?
Should you choose a 144Hz or 240Hz gaming monitor?
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I made the jump from 60Hz to 144Hz two years ago, and the difference was already massive in everyday use—even more so in FPS games like CS2 or Valorant, where every millisecond counts. A few months later, I tested a 240Hz monitor in-store, and yeah, the smoothness is even more noticeable, especially in fast-paced movements—the objects stay sharper when you sweep across the screen.
That said, your PC has to keep up: if you're capped at 144 FPS in your games, you won't see the full potential of a 240Hz display—it's like buying a sports car just to drive in the city.
If your budget allows it, go for 240Hz if your games regularly run at 200+ FPS—you really feel the responsiveness. Otherwise, a solid 144Hz with a good refresh rate and low latency does the job just fine.
I kept my 144Hz as a secondary upgrade for my setup, while the 240Hz is my main PC monitor.
Then there's a point that's often overlooked: real responsiveness, not just the refresh rate. A 240Hz display may seem smoother, but if your GPU can't keep up, you're wasting potential. On the other hand, a well-optimized 144Hz display (with technologies like G-Sync or FreeSync Premium) eliminates tearing and delivers an ultra-responsive experience even below 240 FPS. The real advantage of 240Hz comes when you're consistently hitting 200+ FPS in competitive games like Valorant or CS2. Otherwise, you mainly notice the difference in fast camera movements in FPS games or headshots... but not in overall gameplay. It's up to you to decide if your current setup justifies the upgrade.