LG unveils first native 1000Hz Full HD gaming monitor

LG has pushed the gaming monitor race into new territory with the UltraGear 25G590B, a 24.5-inch display that pairs a native 1,920 x 1,080 panel with a native 1000Hz refresh rate. The company introduced the monitor in Seoul on May 19, 2026, and described it as the world’s first Full HD gaming monitor to hit that milestone without relying on dual-mode tricks or lower-than-native resolutions.

The headline number matters most to competitive FPS and esports players, the audience LG says it designed the screen for. At 24.5 inches, the panel fits the smaller-format preference common in fast-twitch games, where a compact display can reduce eye movement and make it easier to track action across the screen. LG’s pitch centers on motion clarity, faster visual confirmation and more precise game control, benefits that are most relevant when every frame can shape a reaction duel.

The harder question is who actually benefits from a 1000Hz 1080p monitor. The answer is narrow: players with systems capable of sustaining extraordinarily high frame rates, and players whose games and skill level can turn those extra frames into measurable competitive gains. For everyone else, the advantage shrinks quickly. A 1000Hz panel cannot deliver its full promise unless the hardware feeding it can keep up, and the industry’s push toward ultra-high refresh rates raises the bar for both graphics performance and cost. The display also keeps resolution at Full HD, which is a pragmatic choice for speed but still a tradeoff for those who want sharper image detail.

LG’s launch lands in the middle of a wider refresh-rate arms race. Samsung Electronics recently unveiled the Odyssey G6, which reaches 1,040Hz in dual mode at lower-than-native HD resolution, underscoring how display makers are chasing ever-higher numbers to claim a first. NVIDIA also highlighted the arrival of 63 new G-SYNC Compatible displays, including Samsung’s 1,040Hz model, showing how the ecosystem is now built around compatibility as well as raw speed. Against that backdrop, LG’s 25G590B stands out for one reason: it delivers the extreme refresh-rate pitch without abandoning native 1080p.

LG said the UltraGear 25G590B is expected to launch in select markets in the second half of 2026, with additional markets to follow later in the year. That timeline leaves room for the bigger market test still to come, namely whether 1000Hz is a meaningful competitive advance or just the newest number in gaming’s spec-sheet race.