LG UltraGear 25G590B: World's First Native 1000Hz Gaming Monitor
LG UltraGear 25G590B is the first monitor to hit 1000Hz natively, with no mode switching. Preorders open at $999.99, shipping early September 2026.
LG opened US preorders for the UltraGear 25G590B on August 25, 2026, at $999.99. It is the first monitor confirmed to run at 1000Hz natively, without requiring a dual-mode switch to reach that number. Shipping begins in early September.
What native 1000Hz means in practice
Earlier monitors claiming 1000Hz used dual-mode designs: the panel ran at lower refresh rates under normal conditions and spiked to 1000Hz only in specific scenarios. The 25G590B holds 1000Hz continuously. LG uses a 24.5-inch IPS panel with DisplayPort 2.1 to handle the required bandwidth. The panel supports overclocking to 1100Hz. Inputs include DisplayPort 2.1 and two HDMI 2.1 ports. Both AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible are certified. VESA DisplayHDR 400 is included.
Who should buy this and who should wait
At $999.99 for a 1080p display, this targets competitive esports players where display latency at the frame level still matters. The gap between 360Hz and 1000Hz tops out at 1.8ms of display-side latency. That is real, but narrow for most gaming scenarios. For gaming outside of that competitive context, the LG 27GS95QE OLED (QHD, 240Hz) offers a better balance of resolution and panel quality for the money. The preorder promotion ends August 31.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 1000Hz actually better than 360Hz for gaming?
At 1000Hz, each frame displays in 1ms; at 360Hz, in 2.8ms. The maximum possible improvement to display-side latency is 1.8ms. That margin is real but narrow. Professional esports players competing at the highest level may value it. For most gamers, a 360Hz display at a significantly lower price is the more practical choice.
What GPU do you need to run 1000fps at 1080p?
Sustaining 1000fps in competitive titles like CS2 or Valorant on low settings requires a top-end current-generation GPU. Most games will run below 1000fps regardless of hardware, so the 25G590B operates at adaptive refresh rates for the majority of content. DisplayPort 2.1 is required on both the GPU and monitor for 1000Hz output at 1080p.
When does the LG UltraGear 25G590B ship?
LG confirmed early September 2026 as the ship window. Preorders opened August 25 at $999.99. Customers ordering before August 31 receive a two-year LG Premium Care plan for $1 and 5% back in MyLG rewards.