What is screen refresh rate? Can a high refresh rate help you dominate your opponents?

Just like computer games, it seems like only yesterday that they were hiding like rats in the street. But now, riding the wave of esports, they have risen rapidly and are now able to compete with traditional sports. There are even growing calls from the public for esports to be included in the Olympics.

Behind all this lies the rapid development of the hardware that carries game content. The rapid iteration of computer hardware has not only expanded the player base but also provided better opportunities for game content to be displayed.

For example, computer screens have evolved from the initial 720P to 1080P, 2K, 4K and even 5K . The ultra-high-definition resolution makes the "picture-perfect" game scenes "come to life", greatly enhancing the user's sensory experience.

However, most people focus on resolution, neglecting the crucial parameter of screen refresh rate. Little do they know, screen refresh rate is just as important as resolution , and can even give you a significant advantage in high frame rate games. So, gentlemen, please take a look at screen refresh rate:

Refresh rate ≠ frame rate

Frame rate : refers to the speed at which the screen refreshes per second. 60fps means that 60 frames appear per second. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the picture.

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Refresh rate : This refers to the number of times an image appears on the screen per second, measured in Hz (Hertz). For example, a 120Hz high refresh rate screen means that the monitor's physical refresh rate is capped at 120 frames per second. The lower the refresh rate, the more noticeable the image flickering, pausing, and jittering, leading to faster eye strain. The higher the refresh rate, the better the stability of the displayed image (screen).

The relationship between monitor refresh rate and game frame rate

Having understood the relationship between refresh rate and frame rate, we have this question: If a game can reach a frame rate of 120 frames per second, but the monitor has a refresh rate of 60Hz, what will happen? The result is that the monitor will still display 60 frames per second at a fixed rate, and the extra 60fps will be discarded and become invalid frames.

This is also why in shooting games like PUBG, even though you've aimed at the enemy, you might miss with a single shot—because your monitor's refresh rate isn't high enough, and the image of the enemy you see has actually shifted.

120Hz+ helps you leave everyone else in the dust.

So, after all that, does owning a 120Hz+ monitor guarantee a superior experience and allow you to outperform your competitors? The answer is definitely yes. A 120Hz+ refresh rate allows you to see twice the detail of 60Hz per unit of time, giving you a head start, allowing you to see your opponent's movements, and thus achieve faster reaction times.

Even if you don't aim to dominate others, you can still prepare yourself in advance to experience richer visual details.

Therefore, to ensure a good gaming experience, choose a laptop with a high refresh rate screen and experience the effects of a 120Hz+ monitor as seen by professional gamers:

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The ASUS TUF Gaming FX505 features a 120Hz gaming screen, and to better drive this screen, ASUS has equipped it with a 7th generation Intel® Core™ processor and a GTX 1060 6GB graphics card. Whether you're playing PUBG or CS:GO, you can experience the smoothness and rich detail of this high refresh rate screen.

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The most notable feature of the HP Omen 3 Pro is its upgraded 144Hz gaming-grade screen, which also boasts a fast 9ms response time and a wide color gamut of 72% NTSC, making it an exceptionally high-quality display.

In addition, it features a 7th generation Intel® Core™ processor i7-7700HQ paired with a GTX1050Ti, helping you achieve "Winner Winner Chicken Dinner" in PUBG!

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The MSI gaming laptop features a 120Hz high refresh rate screen. In addition to the high-performance combination of a 7th generation Intel® Core™ processor 17-7700HQ and a GTX1060 graphics card, it also has a SteelSeries single-key multi-color backlit keyboard. You can customize the color of each key to your liking and show off your free personality at any time!

With more and more games pushing frame rates to 120+, choosing a laptop with a high refresh rate screen has become a trend. This isn't just about gaining an edge in games; it's also about fulfilling the dream of smooth gameplay that every pair of eyes yearns for.

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