The DELL SE2426HG is Dell's pitch to competitive players who prioritize smoothness over resolution, and at 240Hz it's by far the highest refresh rate monitor in our entire comparison.

240Hz: built for shooters, not for everyone

A 240Hz refresh rate is only fully exploited in fast-paced competitive games (Valorant- or CS2-style shooters) with a graphics card capable of sustaining that framerate consistently. If your use is more general-purpose or your GPU can't hit those numbers, the difference over 144Hz or 165Hz is much less noticeable.

Fast IPS at 0.5ms: without the usual downsides of fast panels

Unlike TN panels, which tend to sacrifice color quality for speed, this Fast IPS panel maintains decent viewing angles and color reproduction without giving up a 0.5ms response time — a combination that was much more expensive to achieve just a few years ago.

The main reason for caution isn't quality but volume: with only 108 reviews, its track record is still short compared to other options in our comparison. Dell partly offsets that uncertainty with a 3-year warranty, above the industry average. For anyone who plays competitively and wants the highest possible refresh rate without paying for premium tiers, it's one of the most interesting options we've reviewed.