Quick Answer

Yes, a 100Hz monitor can make scrolling and cursor movement look less choppy because the screen can update every 10ms instead of every 16.7ms at 60Hz. It cannot fix dropped frames caused by a busy browser, weak graphics driver, or overloaded computer. The useful approach is to enable the higher rate first, then identify whether any remaining stutter comes from the display or the PC.

Separate screen updates from computer performance

A monitor can only show the frames the computer delivers. At 100Hz, the display has more opportunities each second to present new frames than at 60Hz. That can make a smooth input stream look more continuous when you scroll a page or move the pointer.

If the browser freezes, the graphics driver stalls, or a background task overwhelms the system, the monitor cannot invent the missing frames. The result may still look choppy even though the refresh setting is correct. This is why it helps to test the display and computer separately instead of blaming one immediately.

The Lenovo L24-4e is specified as a 100Hz monitor. After connecting it by HDMI, choose 100Hz in the operating system's advanced display settings and confirm that the selected rate remains active.

Compare office monitors and gaming monitors according to the motion quality you need.

Test the basic setup

Open a simple web page with a long article and scroll at a steady pace. Then move the pointer across a plain part of the desktop. If both actions look more settled after selecting 100Hz, the display setting is helping as intended.

Next, try the same test with unnecessary browser tabs closed and no heavy download or update running. A busy computer can cause page movement to jump regardless of the monitor's ability to refresh more often. If the experience improves after reducing the workload, the bottleneck was not the screen.

Check the connection path as well. A damaged cable, unstable dock, or unusual adapter can prevent the expected refresh option from appearing or staying selected. Test a direct HDMI connection where possible before changing many software settings.

Investigate remaining stutter calmly

If movement is still uneven, open the operating system's task manager or activity view and look for an application using an unusual amount of processor, memory, or graphics capacity. Close only programs you recognise and do not need. Restarting the browser can also clear a tab that has become unusually heavy.

Update graphics drivers through the computer or graphics maker's normal support route when an issue persists. Do not install random driver utilities just to chase a refresh-rate setting. A current, stable driver is more useful than an aggressive tuning tool.

The 10ms versus 16.7ms comparison describes the maximum interval between display refreshes at 100Hz and 60Hz. It explains why movement can look cleaner, but it is not a guarantee that every application will render a perfect frame at every interval.

Keep the expectation useful

A 100Hz display makes a visible difference for many people in ordinary scrolling and pointer movement. It is a worthwhile quality-of-life improvement, not a cure for all lag. Once the setting is active, use the computer normally and notice whether the desktop feels more responsive during the tasks you repeat.

If one website or one application remains choppy while everything else is fine, investigate that software rather than resetting the whole monitor. A precise diagnosis saves time and preserves a setup that is already working.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is 100Hz smoother than 60Hz?

At 100Hz the display can refresh every 10ms, compared with roughly every 16.7ms at 60Hz. That gives moving content more frequent positions on screen.

Will 100Hz fix a slow browser?

No. A busy browser, weak driver, or overloaded computer can still drop frames. The monitor improves display timing when the PC is able to supply the frames.

How do I make sure the monitor is using 100Hz?

Connect by HDMI, open advanced display settings, select the external monitor, choose 100Hz, and confirm that the active rate shows the new setting.

Enable the higher refresh rate, then solve the remaining stutter at the part of the system that is actually causing it.