240 Hz: Real Leap or Luxury for the Few

Published on May 26, 2026 | Translated from Spanish

The war of Hz in monitors continues to escalate, but not all increases are equal. While going from 60 to 144 Hz completely transforms the visual experience, the jump to 240 Hz only offers tangible advantages in very specific environments. We analyze where each frequency is worth it. ⚡

gamer holding a 240 Hz gaming monitor, showing a frozen FPS game scene at high speed, an enemy character visible just one frame before being eliminated, blue and red light reflections on the LCD panel, DisplayPort cables connected to a high-end GPU, mechanical keyboard with backlit keys, gaming mouse in action, desk with visible PC components, dark background with RGB LED strips, cinematic photorealistic style, motion blur on the edges of the screen, extreme sharpness in the center demonstrating motion fluidity, dramatic technical studio lighting

Latency reduction: the decisive factor in eSports 🎯

The difference between 144 Hz and 240 Hz translates to just 2.8 ms less between frames. In titles like Valorant or CS2, that time window allows you to react to an enemy sooner or adjust a shot. However, in narrative games or office tasks, the human eye does not perceive that fraction. The jump from 60 to 144 Hz, with an 11.1 ms improvement, is clearly noticeable to any user.

When Hz become currency 💸

Sure, if your routine is limited to watching Netflix and opening Excel, a 240 Hz monitor will make you feel like an F1 driver at a traffic light. The extra smoothness will only serve to make loading bars seem faster. But hey, if your pride needs to justify the expense, you can always say that the 2.8 ms separate you from glory in the bronze ranking.