The era of 1,000 Hz gaming monitors has arrived, but why?
The introduction of 1,000 Hz gaming monitors marks a significant advancement in display technology. LG's UltraGear 25G590B is the first Full HD monitor to achieve this refresh rate, promising smoother visuals for gamers. However, it remains uncertain how many gamers will invest in such high-end displays given their likely premium pricing.
- ▪LG has announced the UltraGear 25G590B as the world's first Full HD gaming monitor with a native 1000Hz refresh rate.
- ▪The monitor is designed specifically for first-person shooters and features an esports-optimized design.
- ▪Research indicates that higher refresh rates can reduce motion blur, but the demand for 1,000 Hz monitors among gamers is still unclear.
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Gotta go fast The era of 1,000 Hz gaming monitors has arrived, but why? LG’s latest hits one frame per millisecond at a full 1080p resolution. Kyle Orland – May 19, 2026 12:26 pm | 9 Wow, look how fast those giant letters are moving without any apparent motion blur! Credit: LG Wow, look how fast those giant letters are moving without any apparent motion blur! Credit: LG Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Almost exactly two years ago, we were gawking at prototypes of 1,000 Hz monitors and wondering who really needed a display that could support such ludicrously smooth frame rates.
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