Katarzyna Petru
A technological revolution is on the horizon – by 2026, the world’s first 1000 Hz refresh rate monitors are set to hit the market. This milestone is attributed to two brands: AntGamer and AOC, which – if the reports are confirmed – will set a new record in the gaming equipment industry.
ChooseTV and AMD join forces
The Chinese manufacturer AntGamer has revealed that it is working on a 1000 Hz monitor in collaboration with AMD. The device is set to use a TN LCD panel, known for its extremely low response time, as well as black frame insertion technology and LED backlighting zones.
According to the announcement, the screen is being designed with competitive gaming in mind, such as Counter-Strike 2 or PUBG, where every millisecond matters. The launch is planned for 2026.
AOC is also working on a record-breaking display
The second giant – AOC – has not yet officially confirmed the project, but Chinese media report on a 27-inch monitor with dual refresh rate:
500 Hz at QHD resolution,
1000 Hz at Full HD (1080p).
Moreover, AOC is preparing another 27-inch model with a frequency of 360 Hz, equipped with Nvidia G-Sync Pulsar technology, which is said to simulate the effect of 1000 Hz. The problem is that Pulsar has yet to debut commercially – its capabilities remain a mystery.
Does 1000 Hz really make sense?
Experts from FlatPanelsHD point out that the refresh rate alone is not everything. Motion quality also depends on the type of panel and the method of displaying the image. For example, OLED monitors that are half as fast (e.g. 480–720 Hz) can offer better motion fluidity than LCDs at 1000 Hz, due to their lack of motion blur and instant pixel response times.
Additionally, TN LCD lags behind IPS and OLED in terms of contrast, colours, and viewing angles – so a new Hz record doesn’t necessarily mean a better visual experience.
Bandwidth Issue: DisplayPort, HDMI or GPMI?
To transmit images at 1000 Hz, powerful connections are required.
DisplayPort 2.1 is theoretically sufficient for 1080p/1000Hz, but only with DSC compression and without HDR.
HDMI 2.2, announced in June 2025, already offers 96 Gb/s, which allows for full support of 1000 Hz – although its implementation in hardware will take time.
An interesting alternative is the new Chinese standard GPMI (General Purpose Media Interface). The Type-B version supports up to 192 Gb/s, which is twice as much as HDMI 2.2 – and this interface may become the key to fully utilising the potential of the new AntGamer and AOC monitors.
CES 2026 – the stage for the launch of a new era of gaming
Both monitors are set to be officially presented at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. If the announcements are confirmed, 2026 could be the moment when the gaming world crosses the psychological barrier of 1000 Hz – even if not all gamers will truly notice it.
