The cheapest way to 260 Hz. Philips 24M2N3201PL has G-Sync and costs just over 2 thousand

Two hundred sixty hertz is usually the domain of monitors costing three thousand and more. The Philips 24M2N3201PL now costs 2,190 CZK with code ALZADNY30 instead of 3,129 CZK – and it’s one of the cheapest monitors with such a high refresh rate you can find here.

👍 Get it if you play competitive shooters and want maximum fluidity for the least amount of money.
🤔 Hesitate if you also want the monitor for movies and image work – 300 nits brightness and Full HD on 24 inches are standard, not premium.
💰 Price: 2,190 CZK for a 260Hz Fast IPS with G-Sync compatibility, a three-year warranty, and both HDMI and DisplayPort cables included.

Three hundredths of a millisecond and Fast IPS

The combination of 260 Hz and a 0.3 ms response time is exactly what you want for CS2, Valorant, or Apex – the image is fluid, fast movements don’t blur, and aiming is noticeably more precise than on a 144Hz panel. Philips also adds Smart MBR technology, which further suppresses motion blur, and the refresh rate can also be overclocked.

The panel type is crucial: Fast IPS means you don’t have to sacrifice colors for speed, as was the case with older TN panels. The monitor covers 107% of the sRGB space and 86% of Adobe RGB, so photos and movies look good on it too. The anti-reflective surface suppresses reflections in a bright room, and image synchronization is handled by both Adaptive-Sync and Nvidia G-Sync compatibility, making it compatible with both AMD and Nvidia cards.

Practical details: HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4, and most importantly, both cables are included in the package, which is certainly not a given for monitors in this price range. It also features a blue light filter, Flicker-free technology for longer sessions, VESA 100 × 100, and a three-year warranty. The white design also suits white PC builds, which are currently popular.

Where are the limits

Brightness of 300 nits and a contrast of 1000:1 are typical for IPS panels in this class – it’s sufficient for gaming and work, but HDR mode doesn’t make sense here, as true HDR requires significantly higher brightness. Black will be more dark gray in dark scenes.

The stand only allows tilting, not height adjustment – so for an ergonomic position, plan on using a VESA mount. And note that you’ll only utilize 260 Hz if your graphics card renders that many frames; for esports titles, even mid-range cards can handle it, but not for modern AAA games. However, for competitive Full HD gaming, at 2,190 CZK, it’s the cheapest way to maximum fluidity currently on the market.

Can you tell the difference between 144 and 260 Hz, or is it already beyond the limits of perception?