LG Display Study: High Refresh Rate Improves FPS Game Accuracy
LG Display's latest research indicates higher refresh rates on gaming monitors significantly improve player accuracy in first-person shooter games. A 480Hz display boosted hit rates by 38% compared to 60Hz.
A recent study by LG Display has demonstrated a measurable impact of screen refresh rates on player performance in first-person shooter (FPS) games. The research, which involved 31 male participants, focused on analyzing how different refresh rates affect accuracy.
During the experiment, players used LG Display's OLED monitors set to 60Hz, 240Hz, 360Hz, and 480Hz. The findings revealed that participants playing with a 480Hz display achieved a 38% higher hit rate compared to those using a 60Hz display. The most substantial improvement in accuracy was observed when increasing the refresh rate from 60Hz to 240Hz.
While the jump from 240Hz to 480Hz provided an additional approximately 10% increase in performance, the benefits of higher refresh rates were evident across the tested frequencies above 60Hz. The study not only collected quantitative data on hit scores but also measured reaction times and gathered subjective player feedback on motion smoothness and target tracking ease.
LG Display attributes these performance gains to the inherent physical characteristics of OLED technology, which leads to reduced input lag. The data indicated that the 480Hz OLED monitor reduced input lag by over 10 milliseconds compared to the 60Hz version, allowing players to more accurately judge the position of fast-moving targets and thus improve their shooting precision.