LG UltraGear 25G590B Debuts as World's First Native 1000Hz 1080p Gaming Monitor

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LG claims its upcoming UltraGear 25G590B gaming monitor is the first Full HD 1080p display ever built to offer a native 1,000Hz refresh rate for a competitive edge in esports. Designed for fast first person shooter (FPS) titles, the blistering-fast display is confirmed to feature an In-Plane Switching (IPS) panel rather than a Twisted Nematic (TN) screen.

It's an important distinction, as in the past, monitor makers turned to TN panels for ultra-high refresh rates, trading image quality for raw speed capabilities. However, advances in IPS technology have gotten us to a point where a four-figure refresh rate is now possible at 1080p. Also notable is that other monitor makers have also announced 1,000Hz displays, they've all been dual-mode displays that require dropping down to 720p to hit that speed tier.

"This is a defining moment for gaming monitors," said Lee Choong-hwoan, head of the Display Business at the LG...

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