LG Announces UltraGear Gaming Monitor With Native 1,000Hz at 1080p

LG Electronics has announced what it claims is the world's first gaming monitor with a native 1,000Hz refresh rate at Full HD resolution. The new UltraGear model 25G590B is engineered for competitive esports, particularly fast-paced first-person shooter games where visual clarity and rapid response times are critical.

The 24.5-inch monitor features a 1920 x 1080 resolution and is designed to provide smoother motion and faster visual updates, which the company says improves motion clarity and maintains sharpness during high-speed gameplay. A key differentiator, according to LG, is that this monitor achieves its peak refresh rate natively at Full HD, unlike some existing 1,000Hz models that require users to lower the resolution to 720p to activate the highest refresh rate.

To further enhance visual precision, the monitor includes a feature called Motion Blur Reduction Pro, intended to make fast-moving objects appear sharper and easier to track. The display uses an IPS panel with a low-reflection coating aimed at reducing glare and maintaining consistent color. It also incorporates several AI-based features, including automatic scene optimization that adjusts picture settings based...