1000 Hz Gaming Monitors Are Here: Is Such a High Refresh Rate Really Necessary?

The refresh rate race in gaming monitors has reached a new level. While 144 Hz and 240 Hz monitors were once considered key components of high-performance gaming systems, manufacturers have now reached 500 Hz, 720 Hz, and even 1000 Hz.

LG's new UltraGear 25G590B stands out as a Full HD gaming monitor offering a native 1000 Hz refresh rate. The 24.5-inch monitor is specifically designed for competitive FPS gaming.

1000 Hz Monitors Are Now a Reality

LG introduced the UltraGear 25G590B as the world's first native 1000 Hz Full HD gaming monitor. The monitor operates at a resolution of 1920 x 1080 and can reach a 1000 Hz refresh rate.

This means the display can theoretically refresh with a new image every 1 millisecond. Its 24.5-inch screen size also matches the compact monitor format commonly preferred by esports players.

LG positions the monitor specifically for FPS games where fast movements are essential.

How Much Difference Does 1000 Hz Make?

Although 1000 Hz sounds impressive, its benefits are mainly noticeable in competitive gaming.

At 1000 Hz, the display refresh interval is approximately 1 ms. For comparison:

• 60 Hz → 16.67 ms

• 120 Hz → 8.33 ms

• 144 Hz → 6.94 ms

• 240 Hz → 4.17 ms

• 360 Hz → 2.78 ms

• 500 Hz → 2 ms

• 1000 Hz → 1 ms

As the refresh rate increases, the screen can update more frequently, potentially providing smoother motion, especially during fast camera movements.

However, there is an important detail: using a 1000 Hz monitor does not mean that a game will run at 1000 FPS.

Does 1000 Hz Make Sense Without 1000 FPS?

This is where the hardware becomes important.

Even if a monitor supports 1000 Hz, a computer producing 200 FPS cannot provide a new frame for every refresh. Therefore, taking full advantage of 1000 Hz requires a system capable of reaching extremely high frame rates.

This is why 1000 Hz monitors are primarily aimed at professional or high-level competitive players playing games such as Counter-Strike 2, Valorant, and other esports titles.

Among professional players, 240 Hz and 360 Hz monitors are still widely used. According to data covering 1,354 professional players tracked in 2026, 51% use monitors running at 360 Hz or higher, while 240 Hz monitors account for around 35%.

LG Is Not Alone

LG is not the only company entering the 1000 Hz monitor race.

Acer has also introduced the Predator XB253Q U1. The 24.5-inch 1080p monitor can reach a 1000 Hz refresh rate, with the model planned for release in the first quarter of 2027. Its announced price is around $1,099.

Panel manufacturer BOE has also introduced a 24.5-inch Full HD gaming monitor technology with a native 1000 Hz refresh rate. BOE's solution includes a 1 ms response time and technologies designed to reduce motion blur.

These developments show that 1000 Hz is no longer just an experimental concept from a single manufacturer. Extremely high refresh rates are becoming a new category within the gaming monitor market.

Is 1000 Hz Really Necessary?

For most gamers, 1000 Hz is not currently a necessity.

For story-driven games, RPGs, or visually demanding titles, features such as 4K resolution and OLED panels may provide more noticeable benefits than a 1000 Hz refresh rate.

In addition, the higher the refresh rate, the more demanding it becomes to feed the display with enough frames. To genuinely benefit from 1000 Hz, games need to run at extremely high FPS levels.

For this reason, the primary market for 1000 Hz monitors is likely to remain competitive esports.

How Much Do 1000 Hz Monitors Cost?

The fact that the technology is still relatively new is reflected in its pricing.

LG's UltraGear 25G590B has been announced at a US price of $999.99. The monitor is expected to launch in Turkey during the final quarter of 2026.

At this price level, 1000 Hz monitors are currently aimed less at the average gamer and more at competitive players who want the lowest possible latency and maximum motion clarity.

What Comes After 1000 Hz?

The transition from 500 Hz to 720 Hz and 1000 Hz shows that the refresh rate race is far from over.

However, the next stage will not necessarily be about simply increasing the Hz number. Lower latency, faster pixel response times, improved motion clarity, and high resolution combined with high refresh rates will become increasingly important.

A 1000 Hz display only becomes truly meaningful when the hardware driving it can also approach those frame rates.

1000 Hz gaming monitors are no longer just concepts shown at technology events. With companies such as LG, Acer, and BOE developing 1000 Hz solutions, the technology is beginning to turn into real consumer products.

However, the benefits of 1000 Hz are primarily noticeable in competitive games capable of running at extremely high FPS. For everyday use and most gamers, 240 Hz, 360 Hz, or higher refresh rates already provide an extremely smooth experience.

Even so, the emergence of 1000 Hz monitors demonstrates how quickly performance limits are increasing in the gaming monitor market. In the coming years, higher refresh rates will likely be combined with higher resolutions and lower latency in the same displays.