May 20, 2026
The era of 1,000 Hz gaming monitors has arrived, but why?
Here's something that might surprise you — gaming monitors pushing to 1,000 Hz are now a reality, with LG’s new UltraGear hitting native full HD at that speed. According to Kyle Orland from Ars Technica, two years ago, we were just gawking at prototypes of these insanely fast screens, and now they’re entering the market. LG’s 24.5-inch monitor claims to deliver a full 1,000 frames every second, native at 1080p — no dual mode tricks needed. That’s a big jump from earlier models, which often had to drop to 720p or rely on workaround modes. But here’s where it gets interesting — do gamers really need such blisteringly fast refresh rates? Or is this more about pushing the envelope than practical use? Orland points out that while the tech is impressive, the real question is whether the average gamer benefits from it or if it’s just a headline. So, the key takeaway? Faster refresh rates are cool, but for most, they’re overkill — at least for now.