What just happened? It feels like a long time since a 120Hz monitor was considered blisteringly fast. Illustrating how far things have come is the latest UltraGear display from LG, which the company says is the world's first Full HD gaming monitor with a native 1,000Hz refresh rate.
Following the long tradition of memorable monitor names, LG has announced the UltraGear 25G590B. As with other monitors boasting insanely high refresh rates, this one is primarily focused on competitive gamers who want speed and accuracy in first-person shooters.
This isn't the first 1,000Hz gaming monitor we've seen in recent times. Samsung's Odyssey G6 can hit 1,040Hz, and Acer's Predator XB273U can reach 1,000Hz. The difference with those products is they are dual-mode monitors, meaning they need to switch to a lower, 720p resolution to reach their maximum refresh rates.
The LG UltraGear 25G590B, on the other hand, boasts a 1,920 x 1,080 resolution with a native 1,000Hz refresh rate. LG says this allows players to train and compete under consistent visual conditions without compromising clarity or performance.
Other features include Motion Blur Reduction Pro, LG's own technology that it says makes fast-moving objects sharper and easier to track. It also has an IPS panel combined with a low-reflection film to reduce glare.
Like most esports-focused monitors, this one is small, just 24.5 inches. But that size allows gamers to keep key visual elements within their natural field of view, meaning they don't waste precious nanoseconds moving their eyeballs to look around a large screen.
Elsewhere, the LG UltraGear 25G590B has the usual height, swivel, and tilt settings, though it also comes with calibration indicators on the stand so you can replicate your perfect setup when moving the monitor to different locations, such as at tournaments and practice sessions.
Virtually every product has some type of AI feature in it these days. LG's monitor is no different. There's AI Scene Optimization, which apparently enhances realism and depth by automatically fine-tuning picture settings based on the game genre, while AI Sound delivers more immersive spatial audio and clearer in-game chat when paired with compatible headsets.
There are still a few details we don't know, including brightness, response times, and the all-important price. LG says the monitor will launch in select markets in the second half of 2026, with availability in additional markets to follow throughout the year.