Refresh rate is one of the main metrics PC gamers check on to see what kind of gaming experience we’re going to have with a monitor — with higher rates generally meaning smoother gameplay.

That’s the gist of it, but most gamers don’t need astronomically fast refresh rates when the sweet spot of 144Hz is good enough for most gaming needs.

Refresh rate in a nutshell

A refresh rate, measured in hertz (Hz), indicates how many times per second a display updates the image it shows. That means a monitor with a refresh rate of 60Hz updates its image 60 times per second, while one with a 144Hz refresh rate updates its image 144 times, and so on.

These aren’t just numbers; they do change the clarity and smoothness of the motion being displayed, with faster refresh rates producing more fluid moti

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