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If you're serious about gaming, especially on PC, you should consider upping your monitor's refresh rate to at least 144Hz from the standard 60Hz that you'll find on most budget monitors and televisions. If you thought 60Hz looks smooth, wait until you play a game with a variable refresh rate up to 144Hz with G-Sync or FreeSync active. A higher refresh rate gives you an edge that you wouldn't otherwise have at 60Hz. Reacting to enemies, twitch aiming, and timing are all factors that are improved by increasing your refresh rate, whether you can tell the difference with your eye or not. Anyone who's serious about gaming, especially competitive multiplayer, should consider getting a 144Hz gaming monitor. Fortunately, if you're not sure what the best options are, we've outlined the best 144Hz gaming monitor options currently available below, from 4K to 1440p and more. For more display recommendations, see our picks for the best 4K monitors and best 4K TVs for gaming. Televisions have started to adopt high refresh rates as well, and with technology like FreeSync Premium, they've become viable options for hardcore gamers. And if you want to learn more before buying a new gaming monitor, check out our complete guide to monitor technologies, which covers everything from HDR for monitors and panel types, among other things. We've also got a guide to the best gaming monitors for PS5 and Xbox Series X, if you're a console gamer considering buying a new monitor over a TV. Continue Reading at GameSpot
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