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LG unveils 1,000Hz gaming monitor with no compromise on resolution

LG Electronics is making sure gamers no longer have to choose between speed and clarity, introducing a monitor that combines a native 1,000Hz refresh rate with full HD resolution. LG Electronics said Wednesday that it launched the UltraGear 25G590B in Korea, describing it as the world’s first gaming monitor to natively support a 1,000Hz refresh rate at FHD resolution. A 1,000Hz refresh rate means…

LG unveils 1,000Hz gaming monitor with no compromise on resolution

LG Electronics has introduced a gaming monitor that offers a 1,000Hz refresh rate without compromising on resolution, addressing the common trade-off between speed and clarity. The UltraGear 25G590B, launched in Korea on Wednesday, is claimed to be the world's first gaming monitor that supports a native 1,000Hz refresh rate at Full HD (FHD) resolution.

This high refresh rate enables smoother transitions, especially crucial in fast-paced first-person shooter games where even a split-second can make a difference. Unlike previous gaming monitors that either sacrificed resolution for higher refresh rates or required dual-mode displays that adjusted screen size or resolution at maximum speed, the 25G590B maintains a full FHD resolution of 1,920 by 1,080 pixels while achieving the impressive 1,000Hz refresh rate.

This is made possible through an IPS panel that provides wide viewing angles and accurate color reproduction, catering to gamers who demand both high speed and visual fidelity in their gaming experience.

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