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In recent years, TV refresh rates have gone up.
As an A/V enthusiast and gamer, I’m ready for them to go up even higher.
But how exactly would this look?
And, maybe even more importantly, is it really all that necessary to begin with?
Then 144Hz came into play.
This era began back in 2022 thanks, in part, to Samsung.
TVs were beginning to move further into the world of High Frame Rate (HFR).
HFR is championed by a small (but vocal) group of people, most of whom are gamers.
Many people might already have a rocky relationship with HFR without knowing it.
Higher frame rates means a smoother, cleaner picture during fast-paced content.
Why not add a little more juice to theOlympic games?
HFR and the future of gaming
Higher refresh rates are generally better for gamers.
But, as already mentioned, refresh rate isnt entirely dedicated to the gaming capabilities of a particular display.
Higher refresh rates on TVs: what’s the hold-up?
There are several limitations to TVs adopting higher refresh rates, and it starts with costs.
Unfortunately, its not so easily leveraged.
Which also brings us to our next issue: the availability of HFR content.
Simply put, there’s not a lot to choose from.
But that doesn’t mean we should give up on these possibilities.
I think it’s important to give gamers and creators the freedom push the envelope.
Going up to at least 240Hz on displays would give game developers much more wiggle room.
It would also give sports an entirely new look and feel, adding depth and immersion.
Until then, I’ll continue to dream in HFR.
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