360
34.1% of pros
CS2 · Monitor
What Refresh Rate Do CS2 Pros Play At?
The pro CS2 scene has been pushing monitor refresh rates higher every year. We track the actual Hz used by 129 verified pros on Pro Config — here's what they're running.
360 Hz
360 Hz is the most-used refresh rate among CS2 pros, with 44 of 129 (34.1%). Median is 360 Hz. High-Hz tiers (360+) dominate the scene.
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Most Common360 Hz44 of 129 pros
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Median Hz360Half above, half below
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≥360 Hz97High-refresh pros
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Pros Tracked129With verified Hz
Monitor Refresh Rate Distribution
Share of CS2 pros at each refresh rate (n = 129).
Who Plays at Each Refresh Rate
CS2 pros grouped by their monitor refresh rate, most common first.
600
27.9% of pros
240
24.8% of pros
540
7.0% of pros
400
6.2% of pros
Why pros chase high refresh rate
Higher refresh rate = smoother motion + lower latency between your CPU producing a frame and you seeing it. The difference between 144 Hz and 240 Hz is noticeable to most players. The difference between 360 Hz and 540 Hz is real but very subtle — most pros couldn't blind-test it.
The reason high-Hz panels still matter to pros isn't perception — it's consistency. A 360+ Hz monitor with low response time gives you the same crisp tracking experience whether you're on LAN or at home.
Do you need 360 Hz to play CS2?
No. 144 or 240 Hz is plenty for serious play. 360 Hz and above is a real but marginal edge. If your aim still has room to grow, your money is better spent on a mouse / mousepad / chair upgrade than a top-tier monitor.
What to look for in a CS2 monitor
- 240 Hz minimum if you're upgrading and competitive aim matters.
- 1 ms response time on a real TN or fast IPS / OLED panel — not the marketing-spec response time.
- 1080p is still the pro default. 1440p costs framerate for very little visible upside in a competitive shooter.
- See our Best CS2 Monitors ranking, sorted by actual pro usage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What refresh rate do most CS2 pros use?
360 Hz — 44 of 129 CS2 pros (34.1%) run this rate.
Do I need a 360 Hz monitor for CS2?
No. 240 Hz is the practical minimum for serious play and gives you most of the smoothness benefit. 360 Hz and 540 Hz are a real but marginal step up.
Can you tell the difference between 360 Hz and 540 Hz?
Most players can't, even pros. The motion is smoother on paper but the perceptual gap is small. Buy a 360 Hz panel for the price-to-perf sweet spot.
Does refresh rate affect aim?
Indirectly. Higher Hz = lower latency between your input and what you see, and smoother tracking. The improvement is real but small at the top end. Aim training and consistency matter more.