LG has officially opened preorders for its UltraGear 25G590B-B, a 25 inch gaming monitor capable of reaching a native 1000 Hz refresh rate at 1920 × 1080 resolution.
The monitor is priced at $999.99 and is aimed primarily at competitive players and enthusiasts who want one of the fastest displays currently available.
Unlike several other 1000 Hz monitors that rely on lower resolutions such as 720p to reach their highest refresh rates, the UltraGear 25G590B-B is designed to provide 1000 Hz at its native Full HD resolution.
LG UltraGear 25G590B-B specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 25 inches |
| Panel type | IPS |
| Native resolution | 1920 × 1080 |
| Maximum refresh rate | 1000 Hz |
| Price | $999.99 |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR20 |
| HDMI | Two ports |
| Adaptive sync | AMD FreeSync Premium |
| NVIDIA support | G Sync Compatible |
| Stand adjustment | Tilt, height and swivel |
| Availability | Preorder |
The 1000 Hz refresh rate is the main reason this monitor stands out.
At 1000 Hz, the display can refresh its image up to 1,000 times per second, reducing the time between individual frames to roughly one millisecond. That can benefit extremely high frame rate competitive games where input latency and motion clarity matter more than resolution or cinematic image quality.
However, reaching frame rates high enough to take full advantage of the panel will require powerful hardware and games that can run at several hundred frames per second.
Native 1080p separates it from some 1000 Hz rivals
Several manufacturers have already announced gaming monitors capable of reaching or exceeding 1000 Hz, but some achieve those figures by lowering the active resolution.
The LG model instead reaches its maximum refresh rate at 1080p.
That should provide better image clarity than running a Full HD panel in a reduced 720p mode, particularly for text, interface elements and smaller visual details.
The tradeoff is price.
At $999.99, the UltraGear costs considerably more than many high refresh rate monitors, including some OLED models that offer higher resolutions and much stronger contrast.
For most players, a 240 Hz, 360 Hz or 500 Hz display may provide a more practical balance between speed, image quality and price.
DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR20 handles the bandwidth
LG equips the monitor with DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR20 connectivity.
The high bandwidth interface is important for sending very high refresh rate video signals while maintaining the monitor's Full HD resolution.
Two HDMI ports are also included for connecting additional devices.
The display supports AMD FreeSync Premium and is compatible with NVIDIA G Sync, allowing variable refresh rate technology to reduce visible tearing when frame rates fluctuate.
Its stand supports height, tilt and swivel adjustment, which should make positioning easier for competitive gaming setups.
1000 Hz is aimed at a very specific audience
The practical difference between 1000 Hz and already fast 360 Hz or 500 Hz displays will be difficult for many people to notice.
As refresh rates increase, each additional jump provides a smaller reduction in frame time. That makes 1000 Hz most relevant for competitive players who prioritize every possible reduction in latency.
It is also less attractive if your priority is resolution, HDR performance or OLED level contrast.
Still, the UltraGear 25G590B-B represents an important technical milestone for gaming monitors by combining a native 1080p resolution with a four digit refresh rate.
LG has priced that capability accordingly, with the 25 inch UltraGear now available for preorder at $999.99.
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