LG has unveiled a gaming monitor that sounds almost absurd on paper and, for a certain kind of player, very tempting in practice: the UltraGear 25G590B, the first consumer monitor announced with a 1000 Hz refresh rate at 1920 × 1080 pixels. The catch is the old familiar one – you usually don’t get this kind of speed without giving up resolution – but LG says this model removes that compromise, at least in the narrow world of esports-focused displays.
LG’s UltraGear 1000Hz monitor is aimed at competitive players who care more about response than cinematic flair. That’s a crowded pitch, because rivals have spent the past few years squeezing more speed out of panels with 360 Hz and 480 Hz models, while ultra-high-refresh experiments have mostly stayed in niche territory. LG is now trying to move that ceiling again, and doing it at full HD is the part that will get the most attention.
What LG is actually shipping
UltraGear 25G590B uses a 24.5-inch IPS panel, which keeps the spec sheet grounded in the sort of size many tournament players already use. LG says the monitor is built for people who want the most responsive screen possible, and it adds the usual gaming extras: a minimalist stand, a hook for a headset, and built-in lighting.
- Display size: 24.5 inches
- Panel type: IPS
- Resolution: 1920 × 1080 pixels
- Refresh rate: 1000 Hz
LG UltraGear 25G590B AI features
Like almost every premium gaming product now, this one comes with AI branding attached. LG says AI Scene Optimization will adjust picture settings based on what is happening in the game, while AI Sound is meant to improve spatial audio and in-game communication when used with a compatible headset. The names are a bit marketing-heavy, but they fit the broader industry move: if a monitor is going to charge into extreme-refresh territory, it had better offer more than bragging rights.
Release timing and price are still missing
LG has not disclosed a launch date or retail price, saying only that the monitor is due in the second half of 2026. That leaves an obvious open question: whether 1000 Hz on a 1080p panel becomes a real product category or just another headline-grabbing flex for the esports crowd. Either way, the spec war is clearly not slowing down.