Many of us haven’t even experienced the silky-smoothness of a 240Hz monitor, but Asus is already looking to put out a display with double that refresh rate. The ROG Swift 500Hz monitor was designed specifically with competitive esports in mind, particularly for pro gamers looking to get every edge they can.
Think games like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Valorant, and Rainbow Six Siege where firefights are won or lost in a matter of milliseconds. I’m no pro gamer, so I probably wouldn’t even notice a major difference between a monitor with a 360Hz refresh rate and one with 500Hz, but for those whose jobs rely on performing well in certain games, I understand why any potential edge is worth going after.
