LG Electronics has opened U.S. pre-orders for the UltraGear 25G590B gaming monitor featuring a native 1,000 Hz refresh rate [1, 2].
The release targets the high-end esports market, where extreme refresh rates can reduce input lag and provide a smoother visual experience. This hardware push suggests a growing demand for specialized equipment in fast-paced competitive gaming.
The monitor is a 24.5-inch display [5] with Full HD 1080p resolution [6]. LG has priced the unit at $1,000 [1], though some reports describe the cost as under $1,000 [3].
Shipping for the new hardware is scheduled to begin on Sept. 1, 2026 [2]. The company markets the device as a tool to provide a competitive edge for esports and first-person shooter games [4, 7].
While most consumer monitors operate at refresh rates between 60 Hz and 360 Hz, the 1,000 Hz native rate of the UltraGear 25G590B represents a significant jump in technical specifications. This leap is designed to minimize motion blur during rapid on-screen movement, a critical factor for professional players.
Availability is currently limited to U.S. orders [1, 2]. The UltraGear series has long been positioned as LG's primary line for gaming enthusiasts, and this latest model pushes the boundaries of display speed to cater to the most demanding users.
“LG has opened U.S. pre-orders for the UltraGear 25G590B gaming monitor featuring a native 1,000 Hz refresh rate.”
The launch of a 1,000 Hz monitor indicates that the ceiling for display performance in gaming is still rising. While most current GPUs cannot output 1,000 frames per second in modern titles, this hardware prepares the market for future software and hardware capabilities that can leverage such extreme speeds to eliminate visual latency.
