{
  "id": 3445124,
  "title": "LG unveils 1,000Hz gaming monitor with no compromise on resolution",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/lg-unveils-1-000hz-gaming-monitor-with-no-compromise-on-resolution",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-26T06:37:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260826/lg-unveils-1000hz-gaming-monitor-with-no-compromise-on-resolution"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "LG Electronics has unveiled its latest innovation in gaming monitors, the UltraGear 25G590B, which boasts a remarkable 1,000Hz refresh rate without sacrificing full HD resolution. The company announced the release of this monitor in Korea on Wednesday, marketing it as the world's first gaming monitor to support a native 1,000Hz refresh rate at FHD resolution.\n\nA 1,000Hz refresh rate indicates that the display can refresh up to 1,000 times per second, resulting in smoother transitions and more responsive gameplay. This is particularly advantageous for fast-paced first-person shooter games, where even a small delay can make a significant difference in the outcome of a match.\n\nOne of the challenges faced by gamers with extremely high refresh rates is the trade-off between resolution and speed. Typically, gaming monitors offering high refresh rates require users to compromise on resolution, or dual-mode displays may need to reduce screen size or resolution when operating at their maximum refresh rate.\n\nLG's new monitor addresses this issue by maintaining a full HD resolution of 1,920-by-1,080 pixels while delivering a 1,000Hz refresh rate. The display utilizes an IPS panel, which enhances viewing angles and color reproduction, providing gamers with an immersive and vivid visual experience.",
  "summary": "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…",
  "key_points": [
    "LG unveils UltraGear 25G590B gaming monitor with 1,000Hz refresh rate",
    "Monitor maintains full HD resolution at 1,920x1,080 pixels",
    "First gaming monitor with native 1,000Hz refresh rate at FHD"
  ],
  "editors_take": "LG's new gaming monitor sets a new standard by offering extremely high refresh rates without compromising on resolution, benefiting fast-paced game players who require both speed and visual quality.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "LG unveils 1,000Hz gaming monitor with no compromise on resolution",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/lg-unveils-1-000hz-gaming-monitor-with-no-compromise-on-resolution-3446488",
        "published": "2026-08-26T06:42:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}