LG UltraGear 25G590B review
LG has introduced the UltraGear 25G590B, a 25-inch gaming monitor marking a significant milestone in display technology. It is the first gaming monitor to achieve 1,000 Hz refresh rate while maintaining full 1080p (1920x1080) resolution, delivering one thousand frames per second—a capability previously available only at lower resolutions like 720p.
The monitor’s extreme refresh rate raises questions about practical utility and diminishing returns in gaming displays. While 1,000 Hz is technically impressive, delivering imperceptibly short frame times of 1 millisecond, the gaming industry has long debated whether refresh rates significantly above 144 Hz provide meaningful benefits for most players. Just a few years ago, 144 Hz was widely considered excessive for gaming. However, competitive gaming and esports communities continue pushing for higher refresh rates, where even microsecond advantages in response time can impact performance.
The 25-inch form factor and 1080p resolution target competitive gamers and esports players rather than mainstream consumers. The practical impact of 1,000 Hz remains questionable for typical gaming scenarios, particularly at 1080p where graphics processing typically becomes the limiting factor rather than display refresh rate. The monitor represents the ongoing evolution of gaming peripherals toward extreme specifications, even as the real-world performance benefits for average players remain uncertain.