How important is refresh rate really?

12 Tem 19:01

Well, I think you should think of it like a car. How long does it take to reach 100 km/h with a low-torque engine—do you calculate it precisely or just floor it with a sports car? A 60Hz screen is perfectly fine for office programs, just like a 1.3-liter car. But the moment you switch to 144Hz, it feels like the image on screen follows your mouse movements instantly, and scrolling becomes so much smoother—every pixel glides effortlessly. Even in office apps, you get that hypothetical "snappier" response, like the computer’s reflexes have improved. Of course, you won’t notice the difference with movies on 60Hz, but on 144Hz, even Netflix streams look smoother and less straining on the eyes. If you’re investing more in office use than gaming, you don’t need to splurge on a 144Hz display. But if you ever think, *"Maybe I’ll game someday?"*—consider the input lag you’d experience on a 60Hz screen. In short, 60Hz is great for office work, but if you’re worried *"What if things change later?"*, starting with 144Hz makes sense.