The LG UltraGear 25G590B is the first Full HD monitor with a native refresh rate of 1,000 Hz. LG has officially unveiled the model; the MSRP is 999 euros, and pre-orders have been open in Germany since the end of July 2026. The key advantage over previous 1,000-Hz monitors: The 25G590B achieves 1,000 Hz at its full resolution of 1,920 × 1,080 pixels, without any resolution tricks.
In a nutshell
- LG UltraGear 25G590B: 24.5-inch IPS panel, Full HD, native 1,000 Hz
- Price: 999 euros (MSRP), launching in the second half of 2026
- Ports: DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR20), two HDMI ports, FreeSync Premium, and G-Sync compatible
- What sets it apart from the competition: no dual-mode with reduced resolution—instead, full 1080p at full refresh rate
Technical Specifications of the 1000 Hz Monitor at a Glance
LG also refers to the 25G590B internally as the UltraGear G5 and clearly positions it for competitive gaming, particularly fast-paced shooters. Key specifications at a glance:
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | LG UltraGear 25G590B-B |
| Display Size | 24.5 inches (advertised by LG as 25-inch class) |
| Panel Type | IPS with anti-glare coating |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| Refresh rate | 1000 Hz native |
| Ports | DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR20), 2× HDMI, 4-pole headphone jack |
| Adaptive Sync | AMD FreeSync Premium, Nvidia G-Sync compatible |
| Special Features | Motion Blur Reduction Pro, AI Scene Optimization, spatial audio, illuminated UltraGear emblem |
| Ergonomics | Height-adjustable, tiltable, swivel |
| Price | 999 euros / 999.99 U.S. dollars (MSRP) |
| Market launch | Second half of 2026, pre-orders now open |
Noteworthy: LG has not yet published a complete spec sheet with values for brightness, contrast, or exact response time. At around 90 ppi, the pixel density is comparatively low for a display of this size, which is a direct result of the combination of Full HD resolution and a 24.5-inch screen.
What the 1,000 Hz is supposed to deliver in practice
LG is promoting the 25G590B with a focus on minimal latency and smoother motion rendering, combined with Motion Blur Reduction Pro technology, which is designed to reduce motion blur when tracking fast-moving targets. Lee Choong-hwoan, Head of Display Business at LG Media Entertainment Solution, puts it this way in the press release: “With the world’s first native 1000 Hz FHD gaming monitor, LG is setting a new performance benchmark. This is a pivotal moment for gaming monitors.”
Whether this actually makes a difference in everyday use is a subject of heated debate among gamers. In forums and comment sections, you often see the obvious objection: Hardly any current game can even deliver 1,000 frames per second, not even with high-end hardware. The benefit of such a high refresh rate therefore depends heavily on whether the graphics card can actually deliver that many frames. Technologies like frame generation, which will artificially multiply frame rates in the future, could make the case for 1,000 Hz stronger in the coming years than it is today. For now, the practical advantage remains largely theoretical for most gamers, while it may already be relevant in the professional esports scene, where every millisecond of reaction time counts.
No gimmick—genuine Full HD at full refresh rate
The key difference from previous 1000-Hz models lies in the details. Monitors like the AOC Agon Pro AGP277QK or the Acer Predator XB273U F6 only reach 1000 Hz in a special dual mode: Their native resolution is 1440p at 500 and 540 Hz, respectively; for the 1000-Hz mode, they switch down to 1280 × 720 pixels. The LG UltraGear 25G590B avoids this compromise and delivers the full 1000 Hz directly at 1080p.
Dual-mode designs are now widespread on the market, for example in models like the ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCGR, which we tested extensively and which switches between 4K and Full HD at 485 Hz. There’s also a lot happening right now with the refresh rate record: Just recently, ASUS unveiled its own contender for the title of fastest monitor, the ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace—though it runs at 720 Hz and features an OLED panel instead of IPS. And the market is also seeing movement in the resolution record: Samsung has unveiled the Odyssey G8, one of the first 6K gaming monitors. The gaming monitor market is thus currently moving toward multiple extremes at once: extremely high resolution on one end, and extremely high refresh rates on the other.
Price, Pre-orders, and Market Launch
In the U.S., pre-orders are being accepted directly through the LG website, with a price of $999.99. According to LG, anyone who pre-orders by August 31 will receive an additional 5 percent in MyLG Rewards credit as well as two years of Premium Care for a symbolic $1. In Germany, LG has set a suggested retail price of 999 euros; pre-orders have been available since July 30, 2026. LG has not yet announced a specific delivery date for the German market; the launch is scheduled for the second half of 2026, initially in select regions.
Conclusion
The LG UltraGear 25G590B is the first 1000-Hz monitor that doesn’t achieve this refresh rate by switching to a reduced-resolution mode, but delivers it directly in Full HD. Technically, this is a true milestone; in practice, however, the benefit remains limited for most gamers for the time being, as hardly any game even comes close to 1,000 frames per second. For competitive shooter gamers with sufficiently powerful hardware—and for anyone keeping an eye on future developments like frame generation—the monitor is still an interesting choice. Ultimately, everyone must decide for themselves whether 999 euros is worth it for a 24.5-inch Full HD monitor, especially since the competition—offering higher resolution at similar refresh rates—is not far behind.
Sources: LG Newsroom, LG USA product page
