LG's 1,000Hz Monitor Launches for $999. Is It Overkill?

It might be unnecessary, but US customers can now buy a 1000Hz gaming monitor from LG. 

The company today kicked off sales of the LG UltraGear 25G590B, which was originally announced in May. The vendor has dubbed it the world's first full HD gaming monitor that can run the ultra-high refresh rate natively at 1080p resolution. 

LG is stressing the "native 1000Hz" aspect, even though other monitors from Samsung, TCL, and Acer also  offer  the same refresh rate, but only as an  optional mode  capped at the lower 720p resolution. Thus, buyers won't need to compromise to unleash the peak rate with LG's monitor, which the company also says can be overclocked to 1,100Hz. 

LG is marketing the product to esports players, claiming the monitor can give them a slight edge in first-person shooters by letting them "see faster. Aim sharper." Theoretically, the 1,000Hz should make the motion more fluid . In a video , LG says 1,000Hz can result in "sharper visuals" and less motion blur.

But it's unclear whether it'll make a meaningful difference for actual gamers. Owners will also need a powerful GPU capable of hitting high frames per second in their games. 

The monitor itself uses an IPS display with a 1-millisecond response time. The 24.5-inch size was picked since it's compact enough to keep the entire screen within the player's field of view, making it preferable for competitive gaming. To ensure you're getting the most out of the monitor, LG says the product includes a built-in "FPS counter." 

The monitor is now for sale on the company's website for $999. It's currently listed as a preorder, but shipments are slated to arrive as soon as Thursday, Sept. 3. "To celebrate its launch, customers who preorder by August 31, 2026, can receive two years of LG Premium Care for $1 and earn 5% back in MyLG Rewards," the company added.

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