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Asus ROG Strix XG279Q Gaming Monitor Review: Speed and Style

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Asus’ ROG Strix XG279Q rocks our speed tests and delivers HDR with extended color.

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Tom’s Hardware Verdict

The Asus ROG Strix XG279Q needs a bit of tweaking to achieve the best possible image quality, but its gaming performance is at the premium level. Both G-Sync and FreeSync are available, working in concert with blur-reduction, along with 170Hz and HDR and extended color. There’s a lot going on here for about $600, and most of it is very good.

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HDR and extended color have become important considerations when purchasing the best gaming monitor for you. But the top two criteria are still adaptive sync and speed. A static image might look fantastic, but if motion isn’t smooth and response isn’t quick, the experience falls apart quickly.

The Asus ROG Strix XG279Q is aimed squarely at the speed-seeking player with 170Hz refresh, FreeSync & G-Sync support, in a 1ms IPS panel. It also includes DisplayHDR 400 certification with HDR10 support and over 92% coverage of the DCI-P3 color gamut. Frame rates are sure to be high (when paired with a capable graphics card) thanks to its QHD (2560×1440) resolution. Performance will be strong with a wide range of video cards. And there is a new feature here as well: the ability to run blur-reduction and adaptive sync at the same time. Asus calls it ELMB Sync and it’s our first experience with this feature.

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Asus ROG Strix XG279Q Specifications

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Brand & Model Asus ROG Strix XG279Q
Panel Type & Backlight IPS / W-LED, edge array
Screen Size & Aspect Ratio 27 inches / 16:9
Max Resolution & Refresh 2560 x1440 @ 144Hz, 170Hz w/overclock, G-Sync Compatible (40-170Hz)
Native Color Depth & Gamut 8-bit / DCI-P3, Display HDR 400, HDR10
Response Time (GTG) 1ms
Brightness 400 nits
Contrast 1,000:1
Speakers 2x 2w
Video Inputs 1x DisplayPort 1. 2, 2x HDMI 2.0
Audio 3.5mm headphone output
USB 3.0 1x up, 2x down
Power Consumption 29w, brightness @ 200 nits
Panel Dimensions 24.1 x 16.6-21.3 x 10.6 inches
WxHxD w/base (611 x 422-542 x 270mm)
Panel Thickness 3.2 inches (82mm)
Bezel Width Top/sides: 0.2 inch (6mm), Bottom: 0.8 inch (20mm)
Weight 15.4lbs (7kg)
Warranty Three years
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The XG279Q is part of Asus’ ROG Strix line, products that are gaming-oriented but sit in a more affordable price range than the high-end ROG Swift series. That means you won’t see things like 1000-nit full array backlights or Ultra HD resolution at 144Hz. But in the heat of battle, this monitor is poised to deliver a superb experience.

The base refresh rate is 144Hz, but by engaging overclock in the OSD, speeds of up to 170Hz are possible. The adaptive sync range is 40-170Hz and both AMD and Nvidia technologies are supported for SDR and HDR signals. Asus prints the G-Sync logo on the box and the XG279Q is indeed certified by Nvidia as G-Sync compatible. Oddly, it does not appear on AMD’s list and Asus makes no mention of FreeSync in their marketing. But our tests confirm that it is FreeSync compatible over both DisplayPort and HDMI.

Also packed in are DisplayHDR 400 certification and extended color. Our tests confirm HDR10 support and a peak brightness of over 500 nits in HDR mode. And color coverage is a measured 92% of the DCI-P3 gamut, one of the best readings we’ve recorded thus far.

That said, the real gem here is ELMB Sync. Many monitors include blur-reduction via backlight strobe, but it must be turned off to use adaptive sync. The XG279Q removes that limitation. Not only does blur-reduction operate up to 170Hz (we confirmed this) but it works while adaptive sync is turned on. And it works with both AMD and Nvidia boards. The only limit is you can’t use ELMB in HDR mode. Along with Asus’ other gaming features like GamePlus and a solid overdrive, this looks to be a seriously capable display.

Unpacking and Accessories 

The panel and upright come already assembled. Just attach the base with a captive bolt and you’re ready to go. But don’t forget the lighting feature. Asus includes a snap-on part for the base with three interchangeable lenses that project two versions of the ROG logo on your desktop or just a soft glow. In addition to an external power supply, you get USB, DisplayPort and HDMI cables. 

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The XG279Q has one of the thinnest bezels we’ve seen on a monitor yet, just 6mm around the top and sides. It’s flush-mounted so there is no frame standing out from the front anti-glare layer. The image is sharp and clear, with no grain or other artifacts to spoil the fun. Across the bottom is a wider trim strip with the ROG logo displayed in the center.

Around the back right are four large control keys and a navigation joystick. The bottom button toggles power while the other three can be programmed for a variety of functions by the user. The joystick moves through the OSD quickly and easily and will have you up and running in short order.

Lighting effects come in two forms, Aura Sync and Light in Motion. Aura Sync refers to the large backlit ROG logo on the panel’s backside that can be set to breathe or flash and change color. The light show can coordinate with other ROG components so your whole rig can be used as an aircraft signaling device, or just to distract your competitors at LAN parties. Light in Motion is a small projector built into the XG279Q’s base that projects a ROG logo on the desktop surface. Three lenses come in the package, two with logos and a one clear. You can choose any color you wish, as long as it’s red, but there are at least three brightness levels.

The stand is of very high quality and offers a 4.7-inch height adjustment along with 40° swivel both ways, 20 degree back tilt, 5 degrees forward and a 90-degree portrait mode. Movements are very smooth and there is no play or wobble. Overall build quality is as good as Asus’ premium monitors, with perfect fit and finish and a solid feel to all controls and ergonomics.

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The input panel is stocked with one DisplayPort (DP) 1.2 and two HDMI 2.0 ports. G-Sync only works over DP while FreeSync works with either interface but is limited to 144Hz over HDMI. HDR also works through any input. Best choice: Use DisplayPort if you want access to all the XG279Q’s features. USB 3.0 is supported with one upstream and two downstream connections and there is a 3.5mm analog audio output for headphones. Two internal speakers are powered by 2-watt op-amps and provide polite sound that is free of distortion or bass.

OSD Features 

The XG279Q’s OSD is full-featured and offers everything needed for a premium gaming experience. There are seven sub-menus arranged in logical categories. 

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The Gaming menu includes overclocking options with a slider that takes the monitor beyond its 144Hz native refresh rate up to 170Hz. Our sample was completely stable at that speed. The overdrive has five levels. We saw some ghosting at the most aggressive setting but number 4 works well. This option is grayed out when ELMB is engaged, but it does work with both types of adaptive sync.

As noted earlier, ELMB Sync is a new feature that allows blur reduction and adaptive sync to happen at the same time. It works up to 170Hz and with both FreeSync and G-Sync but not with HDR. There is a slight brightness reduction when enabled, which varies depending on content. The XG279Q adjusts its backlight level dynamically when ELMB is turned on. This caused a bit of flickering in some of our tests, both in patterns and while gaming. More on that below.

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Asus includes its usual suite of GamePlus enhancements to include aiming points, countdown timers, frame rate counter and display alignment guides. New here is Sniper which adds an aiming point and magnifies a box at the center of the screen up to two times larger. It’s something we haven’t seen before and should be helpful to FPS newbies. 

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The XG279Q has a full set of image controls, all of which are available when GameVisual (picture modes) is set to User. There are three color temp options plus a user mode with RGB sliders. Three gamma presets (1.8, 2.2, 2.5) are included as well as a color saturation slider.

For HDR signals, all picture options are grayed out, but you get two new modes, Cinema and Gaming. They are a bit different in their treatment of the luminance curve and in grayscale accuracy. You can’t calibrate them, but they provide a very good HDR image. We’ll show you their numbers on page four.

Setup and Calibration 

The XG279Q’s Racing mode has a cool grayscale and oversaturated color with a somewhat skewed gamma curve. By adjusting the RGB sliders and changing the gamma preset to 2.5, those issues are mostly eliminated. In fact, grayscale tracking after calibration is nearly perfect. The change in gamma also adds depth to the image and makes color more true. Our settings below should help you get the most from your XG279Q. If you’re looking for an sRGB mode, there is one among the GameVisual choices, but it locks out all calibration options and fixes brightness at over 300 nits. All other modes use the monitor’s full native DCI-P3 color gamut, which covers more than 92% of that standard.

In HDR mode, you can choose between Cinema or Gaming modes. They treat the luminance curve and grayscale a bit differently, so it’ll come down to which you prefer. Both are reasonably accurate.

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Picture Mode User Header Cell — Column 2
Brightness 200 nits 22 Row 0 — Cell 2
Brightness 120 nits 8 Row 1 — Cell 2
Brightness 100 nits 4 Row 2 — Cell 2
Brightness 80 nits 1 (minimum 76 nits) Row 3 — Cell 2
Contrast 80 Row 4 — Cell 2
Gamma 2.5 Row 5 — Cell 2
Color Temp User Red 98, Green 100, Blue 93 Row 6 — Cell 2

Gaming and Hands-on 

The XG279Q offers many possible settings combinations when considering refresh rate, adaptive sync, ELMB and HDR. In SDR mode, you can run up to 170Hz with either G-Sync or FreeSync and engage ELMB blur-reduction if you wish. For HDR content, you can run up to 170Hz with both adaptive sync technologies, but you can’t use ELMB.

When ELMB is engaged, motion is glassy smooth, but we saw a bit of ghosting in areas of high contrast even though overdrive was disengaged. Switching ELMB off in favor of overdrive cuts the ghosting but then there is slight blur in the finest detail. It’s a six-of-one half-dozen-of-the-other proposition. Our preference was to use overdrive instead of ELMB. We played on both FreeSync and G-Sync machines and observed identical image quality. And since ELMB won’t work with HDR, there is no decision to make there.

Speaking of HDR, it looks spectacular. You could almost mistake the XG279Q for a FALD (full-array local dimming) display. Its dynamic contrast feature works wonders at making highlights pop, deepening blacks and delivering bold color without obscuring detail in the slightest. Call of Duty WWII was loads of fun with its film-like appearance and grainy textures on full display. This game takes full advantage of HDR and extended color. Once we dialed in the highlight and shadow points using the in-game test patterns, we spent hours roaming the streets of bombed-out Europe in search of the enemy. This monitor handles HDR content extremely well.

The same is true for SDR. In Tomb Raider, we tried playing with ELMB and enjoyed a super-smooth blur-free experience. But there was a bit of ghosting when dark objects moved against a light background. It wasn’t always present, but the artifact popped up occasionally. Eventually, we turned it off and just stuck with adaptive sync, overdrive on level 3 and 170Hz. This delivered the best gameplay with instant control response and an image to die for. Even though the monitor’s color palette was larger than the game’s creators intended, it never looked overblown.

For day-to-day tasks, the XG279Q provides a sharp colorful picture with a pixel density of 109ppi. QHD in the 27-inch size means solid detail and good performance with a wide variety of graphics hardware. Frame rates in games with detail maxed stayed between 150 and 170fps, with both a GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and a Radeon RX 5700 XT. So, one can expect 80-100fps with a mid-priced card. The XG279Q is quite versatile and delivers a superb gaming experience with any system built to a moderate budget.

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The 5 Best 240Hz Monitors — Summer 2023: Reviews

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  2. Intro
  3. Best Monitor

    1. Best 4k

      1. Best Mid-Range

        1. Best Lower Mid-Range

          1. Best Budget

            1. Notable Mentions
            2. Recent Updates
            3. All Reviews
            4. Discussions

            Updated Jul 18, 2023 at 10:30 am

            By Nicholas Di Giovanni

            For many competitive gamers, a high refresh rate is often considered more important than the resolution or size. This is because high refresh rate displays can provide two advantages over lesser-equipped opponents: better motion handling and lower input lag, as they can refresh the image more times every second (you can learn more about that here). While there are displays with 360Hz and even 500Hz refresh rates, those are expensive and are targeted more at really competitive esports gamers, so the next step down that’s ideal for nearly any type of gamer is a monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate. These monitors are fairly popular, so there are a good amount of models you can choose from, and they’re even available in a variety of resolutions, from 1080p to even 4k.

            When looking for a 240Hz monitor, it’s important to consider what type of monitor your gaming setup supports. If you have the latest and greatest technology, you can get 1440p or even 4k monitors and play games without issue at 240Hz, but if you have a budget setup, it’s better to go for a budget display with a 1080p resolution. You’ll also want to look at the monitor’s response time and input lag performance if you want the best performance possible.

            We’ve bought and tested more than 280 monitors, and below are our recommendations for the best monitors with a 240Hz refresh rate to buy. Check out our recommendations for the best gaming monitors, the best G-SYNC monitors, and the best 1080p monitors.

            1. Best 240Hz Monitor

              ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM

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              Gaming

              9.1

              Size

              27″

              Pixel Type

              OLED

              Max Refresh Rate

              240 Hz

              Variable Refresh Rate

              Yes

              Native Resolution

              2560 x 1440

              HDR10

              Yes

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              The best 240Hz gaming monitor we’ve tested is the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM. It’s a fantastic gaming monitor that combines incredible motion handling with excellent picture quality, so you get the best of worlds in performance and picture quality. This monitor’s main advantage is that its OLED panel has a near-instantaneous response that results in almost no motion blur with fast-moving objects, so gaming feels smooth and fluid. It also has FreeSync variable refresh rate (VRR) support and G-SYNC compatibility to reduce screen tearing with both AMD and NVIDIA graphics cards.

              Besides its gaming performance, it’s an excellent choice for gaming in dark rooms because it displays deep and inky blacks without any blooming, and it also gets bright enough in HDR to make highlights stand out. However, there are some quirks about it, as you need to update it to the latest firmware to get proper HDR performance and for the lowest input lag possible. If that concerns you, you can also consider the LG 27GR95QE-B, which uses the same panel but doesn’t get as bright, so the ASUS still delivers the best performance.

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            2. Best 4k 240Hz Monitor

              Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 S32BG85

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              9.0

              Size

              32″

              Pixel Type

              VA

              Max Refresh Rate

              240 Hz

              Variable Refresh Rate

              Yes

              Native Resolution

              3840 x 2160

              HDR10

              Yes

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              If you want a high resolution to get crisp and detailed images, and you have a high-end graphics card that can support 4k @ 240Hz signals, you can also consider the Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 S32BG85. It’s different from the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM because it doesn’t have an OLED panel, meaning it doesn’t display deep blacks, but more importantly, it doesn’t have the same near-instantaneous response time. While the motion handling is still excellent, and it even has a backlight strobing feature to improve the appearance of motion, it still isn’t as good as the ASUS.

              The main advantage of getting this monitor is if you want the 4k resolution to deliver detailed images. Its HDMI 2.1 bandwidth is also beneficial if you have an HDMI 2.1 graphics card that you want to take advantage of, as the ASUS monitor doesn’t support HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, and this is good if you also want to connect a gaming console alongside your PC setup. Unfortunately, there are some picture quality issues with 240Hz signals, like scanlines and pixel inversion. However, this doesn’t affect its gaming performance, and it’s hard to notice unless you look for it. Besides those minor issues, it still delivers good picture quality with a decent local dimming feature and bright highlights that stand out against the rest of the image.

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            3. Best Mid-Range 240Hz Monitor

              Dell Alienware AW2723DF

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              8.6

              Size

              27″

              Pixel Type

              IPS

              Max Refresh Rate

              280 Hz

              Variable Refresh Rate

              Yes

              Native Resolution

              2560 x 1440

              HDR10

              Yes

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              If you don’t need a 4k monitor and are looking for the best 1440p 240Hz monitor, look into the Dell Alienware AW2723DF. The lower resolution compared to the Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 S32BG85 is beneficial if you don’t have a high-end graphics card that can maintain high frame rates with a 4k resolution or don’t need the best picture quality. Instead, the 1440p resolution and 240Hz native refresh rate make it similar to the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM, but it doesn’t have the same OLED panel for a near-instantaneous response time and perfect black levels. Instead, you can overclock its 240Hz native refresh rate to 280Hz, and although this isn’t significantly different from other 240Hz monitors, it’s still slightly improved for a smoother gaming feel.

              It’s an excellent gaming monitor with amazing motion handling thanks to its fast response time at any refresh rate, and it doesn’t have any visible overshoot. It also has FreeSync support with G-SYNC compatibility that works over DisplayPort connections. It even has a few gaming features that improve your overall experience, like different crosshair and vision modes, making it easier to see opponents and giving you a competitive advantage while gaming.

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            4. Best Lower Mid-Range 240Hz Monitor

              Samsung Odyssey G7 C32G75T

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              32″

              Pixel Type

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              Max Refresh Rate

              240 Hz

              Variable Refresh Rate

              Yes

              Native Resolution

              2560 x 1440

              HDR10

              Yes

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              If you find the Dell Alienware AW2723DF too expensive but don’t necessarily want a budget monitor, check out the Samsung Odyssey G7 C32G75T, which is available in 27 and 32-inch sizes, and both perform the same. It’s similar to the Dell because it also has a 1440p resolution, but you can’t overclock its 240Hz native refresh rate like on the Dell. It has a fast response time, but there’s more black smearing than on the Dell. Luckily, it has a backlight strobing feature to reduce persistence blur and improve the appearance of motion, but it doesn’t work simultaneously with VRR.

              Speaking of VRR, it supports FreeSync and is also G-SYNC compatible to reduce screen tearing. It’s also an excellent choice for dark room gaming as it has a high native contrast ratio for deep blacks with alright black uniformity. Still, its local dimming feature doesn’t do much to improve the picture quality in dark scenes. The downside is that it uses a different panel with worse viewing angles than the Dell, so it isn’t a good choice for co-op gaming.

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            5. Best Budget 240Hz Monitor

              ViewSonic XG2431

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              8.4

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              24″

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              Max Refresh Rate

              240 Hz

              Variable Refresh Rate

              Yes

              Native Resolution

              1920 x 1080

              HDR10

              Yes

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              If you want a 240Hz gaming monitor and are on a budget, check out the ViewSonic XG2431. You lose out on a few features as you move down in price categories, and in this case, it has a lower resolution than the Samsung Odyssey G7 C32G75T. That means it doesn’t deliver the same immersive gaming experience with detailed images. However, with its lower resolution, it’s easier for your graphics card to hit the 240Hz refresh rate, which you can achieve over both DisplayPort and HDMI connections. It also has a smaller 24-inch screen, which isn’t ideal for co-op gaming, but it at least has wider viewing angles than the Samsung model.

              What makes it stand out against similarly-priced displays is its remarkable motion handling. There’s hardly any noticeable motion blur, and it even has a customizable backlight strobing feature to reduce persistence blur, which not many lower-cost monitors have. Although it isn’t certified by NVIDIA, G-SYNC compatibility still works on it, and it has FreeSync support to reduce screen tearing.

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            Notable Mentions

            • Samsung Odyssey Neo G9:
              The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is an excellent gaming monitor with Mini LED backlighting for great picture quality, like the Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 S32BG85. However, it has a super ultrawide 49-inch screen, and considering it costs more, only get this if you like that format.
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            • ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM:
              The ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM is a great gaming monitor with native G-SYNC support, which is ideal if you have an NVIDIA graphics card and want to take full advantage of it with features like variable overdrive and NVIDIA Reflex Latency Analyzer. However, it’s more expensive than the Dell Alienware AW2723DF.
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            • Gigabyte M27Q X:
              The Gigabyte M27Q X is a slightly better gaming option than the Samsung Odyssey G7 C32G75T because it has less smearing with fast-moving objects, but can be harder to find.
              See our review

            Recent Updates

            1. Jul 18, 2023:
              Replaced the LG 27GR95QE-B with the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM because it’s better overall and for consistency with other articles, and renamed it as the ‘Best 240Hz Monitor’; renamed the Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 S32BG85 as the ‘Best 4k 240Hz Monitor’; updated Notable Mentions based on changes.

            2. May 23, 2023:
              Replaced the Gigabyte M27Q X with the Samsung Odyssey G7 C32G75T because the Gigabyte is hard to buy; added the LG 45GR95QE-B to Notable Mentions.

            3. Mar 27, 2023:
              Added the LG 27GR95QE-B as the ‘Best Upper Mid-Range Monitor’ and renamed the Dell Alienware AW2723DF to the ‘Best Mid-Range Monitor’; replaced the Samsung Odyssey G7 C32G75T with the Gigabyte M27Q X because it’s cheaper and renamed to ‘Best Lower Mid-Range Monitor’; updated Notable Mentions based on changes.

            4. Jan 17, 2023:
              Moved the ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM to Notable Mentions because it’s harder to find; added the Dell Alienware AW2723DF as the ‘Best Upper Mid-Range Monitor’.

            5. Nov 07, 2022:
              Added the Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 S32BG85 as the ‘Best 240Hz Monitor’ and renamed the Samsung Odyssey G7 LC32G75T as the ‘Best Mid-Range Monitor’. Removed the Gigabyte M27Q X because it’s hard to find and removed the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 because it’s a super ultrawide monitor that’s expensive; updated Notable Mentions based on changes.

            All Reviews

            Our recommendations are based on what we think are the best monitors that are currently available with a 240Hz refresh rate. They are adapted to be valid for most people, in each price range. Rating is based on our review, factoring in price and feedback from our visitors.

            If you would prefer to make your own decision, here is the list of all of our 240Hz monitor reviews. Be careful not to get too caught up in the details. Most monitors are good enough to please most people, and the things we fault monitors on are often not noticeable unless you really look for them.

            Games in which the monitor is no less important than the video card

            Games are different, and despite the fact that you can play them on anything — just to «draw», there are cases when on a certain platform with certain peripherals one and the same game looks and feels much better than on everyone else. And most often, the gaming experience is affected by the monitor, whether it’s a regular 16:9, a wide 21:9, or an old cathode-ray TV from grandpa’s garage.

            Why is 120-144 Hz better than 60 Hz?

            Increased display refresh rate is needed for cases when fps in games exceeds 60 frames. This is what happens here: formally, a regular monitor simply cannot display more frames per second than its matrix allows. In this case, the objects do move a little smoother, but still it’s not the same as the «native» 120 fps.

            Framerate becomes really important in competitive shooters, where for maximum control of your actions it is necessary that the image does not blur even with sharp camera turns, and the crosshair moves as smoothly as possible. And this is achieved precisely at values ​​much higher than 60 fps.

            In addition, monitors with Free Sync and G-Sync technologies are used to optimize the frame rate. These are similar technologies that allow the monitor to synchronize its refresh rate with the frame rate of the game in each specific situation, so as not to lose, skip or rush frames. They differ mainly only in support — FreeSync is designed for AMD Radeon video cards, and G-Sync works with Nvidia GeForce and is found only in the most expensive monitor models.

            Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

            The main competitive shooter on the modern esports scene has long been a testing ground for all new «gaming» technologies — who better than esportsmen with the fastest reaction to determine whether new solutions work to improve results.

            And 120-144 Hz monitors received unequivocal support from the «CS-ers», they are really different from the usual ones.