The higher refresh rate, the better. However, if you cannot get past 144 FPS in games, there’s no need for a 240Hz monitor. Here's a handy guide to help you choose.  

Thinking about replacing your 144Hz gaming monitor with a 240Hz one? Or are you considering going straight to 240Hz from your old 60Hz display? No worries, we’ll help you decide whether 240Hz is worth it.

In short, 240Hz makes fast-paced gaming incredibly smooth and fluid. However, keep in mind that the jump from 144Hz to 240Hz is not nearly as noticeable as going from 60Hz to 144Hz.

240Hz won’t give you an obvious advantage over other players, nor will it make you a better player, but it will make the gameplay more enjoyable and immersive.

Furthermore, if you aren’t getting over 144 FPS in your video games, there’s no reason to get a 240Hz monitor unless you plan on upgrading your PC as well.

Now, when buying a high refresh rate gaming monitor, there are additional things you need to consider, such as the panel type, screen resolution and adaptive-sync technology.

A 240Hz refresh rate is currently only available on some 1080p and 1440p monitors, whereas you can get a 144Hz gaming monitor with a 4K resolution as well.

And that’s just one side of the story, you also have to take into account whether you want your monitor to have a variable refresh rate such as FreeSync and G-SYNC or some form of motion blur reduction via backlight strobing — or both.