Is tech going too far?
We’ve been seeing monitors with higher refresh rates as manufacturers continue to push the envelope of what’s possible — and what’s even practical, when you really consider it.
Recently, TCL CSOT revealed a brand new 4K monitor at Display Week 2024 with an absolutely blazing fast 1,000Hz refresh rate, easily eclipsing the previous reigning champ the Asus ROG Swift PG248QP with a refresh rate of 540Hz. Even more impressive is how TCL’s monitor can maintain that same refresh rate while at 4K resolution, a feat that no other monitor has come even close to achieving yet as it’s at least three times faster than the fastest best 4K monitor on the market.
Sure, having a high refresh rate for gaming is incredibly important and more monitors have been rising to the challenge. Ultra-fast displays were one of the top trends at CES 2024 with brands like LG, Acer, Samsung, Razer, and MSI showcasing their new offerings with refresh rates as high as 360Hz and even 480Hz. AMD has even overhauled its FreeSync technology certification process to require gaming monitors to come with a 144Hz refresh rate.
