AOC jumps on the 1,000 Hz IPS gaming monitor bandwagon but this time with 0.1 ms pixel response

AOC has announced its new gaming monitor, the AGON PRO AGP257FT, which boasts an impressive 1,000 Hz refresh rate and a claimed 0.1 ms pixel response time. This monitor is part of a growing trend of high-refresh-rate gaming displays, with some serious esports players even demanding quadruple-digit refresh rates. However, the new AOC AGP257FT may actually be more interesting due to its impressive 0.1 ms response time, rather than its 1,000 Hz refresh rate.

The AGP257FT shares many similarities with the LG UltraGear 25G590B, including a 25-inch 1080p IPS panel and HDR 400 certification. However, the AOC monitor differs in that it uses a new oxide-based IPS panel developed in collaboration with Chinese display specialist BOE. This allows the AOC monitor to achieve a peak response performance of 0.1 ms, according to the MPRT metric. While this metric is less representative than grey-to-grey response, it is still promising.

The AOC AGP257FT also offers an overclocking feature that can reach up to 1,050 Hz, while the LG UltraGear 25G590B reaches 1,100 Hz when overclocked. Despite this, the LG monitor only has a 1 ms pixel response time. On paper, the AOC monitor appears to be a more appealing option, offering the same 1,000 Hz refresh rate and lower latency, as well as potentially better motion clarity.

While the AOC AGP257FT may look like a worthy competitor to the LG UltraGear 25G590B, I believe that the Sony Inzone M10S II would still be the preferred choice for esports. With its perfect pixel lighting, incredible pixel response, larger 27-inch 1440p display, and a perfect OLED panel, the Sony monitor offers superior performance for esports gaming. However, if you absolutely need a 1,000 Hz refresh rate, the AOC AGP257FT is definitely worth considering when it is released in Q1 2027.