… Again, that's not the speediest refresh rate out there, but as Jeremy puts it "180 Hz at 5K. Bananas, isn't it?" But I've got good news for those desperate for a higher refresh rate; this is a dual-mode monitor with a refresh rate that goes all the way up to 330 Hz in its 1440p mode. …
… The CS2 pro's fave, which I tested recently, the Zowie XL2586X+ , is 24.5 inches on the diagonal and has a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080, and that seems to be what most high refresh rate esports monitors go for. …
I spent a lot of time trying out a 600 Hz esports panel recently, and I thought that it was about as good as you could get on the refresh rate front, at least for 1080p. But now, LG has announced the world's first 1,000 Hz FHD 1080p gaming monitor. …
… Apart from that very pragmatic reason, though, there's the fact that these monitors have ultra-high refresh rates, panels and colour profiles that are tailored to popular esports titles, and DyAc 2 anti-blur tech . …
… The ASRock Phantom also has AMD FreeSync and offers a refresh rate of 180 Hz. That's definitely not nothing at this price point. However, for all you esports fiends on a budget, I do have one more deal to draw your attention to. …
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… Don't buy if... ❌ You can't churn out the frames: If you don't have a system that can pump out over 400 fps in competitive shooters, a monitor with a lower refresh rate will be a better choice. ❌ You don't live and breathe esports: If you play other games and only have competitive shooters as one o… …
… However, the new Viewsonic VX24G26J-4K is being pitched as a gaming monitor, rocks a refresh rate of 160 Hz and is also rated at 1 ms for response. …
Our Verdict In an age of spiralling PC component prices, this 34-inch ultrawide monitor is a refreshing change. It's not perfect, particularly when it comes to pixel response. But it's still a lot of monitor for the money. …
… Yes, there are much higher refresh OLEDs now available. But the benefits do diminish above 240 Hz unless you are an awfully capable esports type. This monitor isn't perfect, of course. At this price point, you could have a 27-inch 4K IPS panel with a decent refresh rate and far better pixel density. …