120Hz vs 144Hz for Video Editing: Which Refresh Rate Matters?
If you’re editing video on a 120Hz or 144Hz monitor, the better refresh rate depends on whether your workflow is GPU-bound or latency-sensitive. For most video editors, 120Hz is the practical winner because timeline playback and preview responsiveness rarely scale enough to justify the cost over 144Hz. Choose 144Hz only when you’re pushing high frame-rate…