LG's 1000Hz UltraGear Monitor Hits the US at $999

The Number That Changes Everything

One thousand hertz. For years that figure lived in the realm of engineering demos and trade show whispers. As of today, August 24, LG has put a price tag on it: $999.99, model number 25G590B, available in the US now.

LG announced pricing and availability for the UltraGear 25G590B, which the company describes as the world’s first Full HD gaming monitor with a native 1000Hz refresh rate. Native is the operative word. Dual-mode monitors that can reach peak refresh rates typically require users to dig into settings menus and toggle between modes. According to LG, the 25G590B hits 1000Hz right out of the box, at 1920x1080, every single time you turn it on. That consistency is the whole pitch for competitive players who want the same conditions in practice as they get on stage.

To sweeten the launch, customers who pre-order before August 31 can get two years of LG Premium Care for $1 and earn 5% back through MyLG Rewards.

Built for the FPS Crowd

The 25G590B is not trying to be everything to everyone. LG built this monitor specifically with fast-paced first-person shooter titles in mind, and nearly every feature decision reflects that focus.

The 25-inch screen size is a deliberate choice. It has become something of a consensus pick among professional esports players, sized so that a competitor can take in the entire display without moving their eyes across a wide arc. Every enemy position, minimap icon and crosshair stays within the central field of vision. In games where a half-second reaction window is the difference between a clutch play and an elimination, that matters.

LG pairs the high refresh rate with Dynamic Action Sync, which the company says minimizes input lag for faster reactions. Motion Blur Reduction Pro, LG’s own technology, works to keep moving objects sharp during rapid lateral movement, which is exactly the kind of scenario that punishes monitors with slower pixel response. The company says MBR Pro helps players lock onto targets with improved precision during intense competitive play.

An integrated FPS Counter gives real-time frame rate data directly on screen, useful for players who want to confirm their system is actually pushing frames at the rate the monitor can handle.

Panel and Physical Design

Under the hood, the 25G590B uses an IPS panel with a low-reflection film, a combination LG says delivers strong color consistency while cutting down on glare. Competitive monitors have historically leaned on TN panels for speed, so an IPS build at this refresh rate is a notable technical point. The monitor also carries both NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and AMD FreeSync Premium certifications, meaning it works across the major GPU ecosystems without screen tearing at high frame rates.

The physical design keeps a clean, minimal profile. The stand is built to take up as little desk space as possible, which esports players tend to appreciate given how much room a low-sensitivity mouse setup demands. Calibration markings on the stand let players dial in a precise height, tilt and swivel configuration and reproduce it quickly if the monitor gets moved. A built-in headset hook keeps gear within reach without cluttering the desk further. LG also included its UltraGear Emblem lighting for customizable ambient glow, a nod to the brand’s signature aesthetic that competitive players can dim or ignore entirely.

What $999 Gets You

A four-digit monitor aimed at 1080p gaming will raise eyebrows. The pixel count is the same as a $150 screen. But the argument LG is making is not about resolution. It is about how many times per second the display redraws that image, and whether that number is consistent under the pressure of a tournament match or a ranked ladder grind.

Professional esports has never really cared about 4K. It cares about frame times, input lag and the kind of motion clarity that lets a player track a target moving across the screen at full sprint. At 1000Hz native, the 25G590B represents a real ceiling raise for that specific use case, and at $999.99, LG is clearly targeting the serious competitor rather than the casual buyer who wants a nice-looking desktop setup.