Hardware manufacturer Acer has revealed the fastest consumer-grade gaming monitor to date, sporting a 600Hz refresh rate. The brand-new Acer Nitro XV240 F6 will dethrone the current fastest gaming monitor, the Asus ROG Swift PG248QP, which has a 540Hz refresh rate.
The importance of a high refresh rate monitor for competitive gaming and esports cannot be overstated. Not only do faster refresh rates allow for smoother and more fluid gameplay, but also ultra-low input latency, which is essential for split-second reactions and movements in competitive scenarios. However, higher refresh rates do come at the cost of image quality, as only TN panels support them at the moment. OLED, IPS, and Mini-LED display technologies have yet to catch up with these stratospheric refresh rates en masse.
With the availability of other resolutions capable of delivering superior graphics, is 1080p still preferable for gaming in 2024?
Interestingly, LG did reveal a 480Hz OLED gaming monitor earlier this year, but as far as refresh rates go, the newly-announced Acer Nitro XV240 F6 unquestionably trounces its competition. The 24.1-inch TN display on the Nitro XV240 F6 offers an astonishing 600Hz refresh rate...
