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 hardware 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 utilise a TN LCD panel, known for its extremely low response time, along with black frame insertion technology and zone LED backlighting.
According to announcements, the screen is being designed with competitive gaming in mind, such as Counter-Strike 2 or PUBG, where every millisecond counts. 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 rates:
500 Hz at QHD resolution,
1000 Hz at Full HD (1080p).
Furthermore, AOC is preparing another 27-inch model with a frequency of 360 Hz, equipped with Nvidia G-Sync Pulsar technology, which aims 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 sheer number of refreshes is not everything. The quality of motion also depends on the type of panel and the method of image display. For example – OLED monitors that are half as slow (e.g. 480–720 Hz) can offer better motion fluidity than LCD at 1000 Hz, due to the lack of ghosting and the instantaneous response time of pixels.
Furthermore, TN LCD falls short compared to IPS and OLED in terms of contrast, colours, and viewing angles – so a new Hz record does not necessarily mean a better visual experience.
Bandwidth Problem: DisplayPort, HDMI or GPMI?
To transmit an image at 1000 Hz, powerful links are required.
DisplayPort 2.1 theoretically suffices for 1080p/1000Hz, but only with DSC compression and without HDR.
HDMI 2.2, announced in June 2025, already offers 96 Gb/s, providing a chance 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 could be the key to fully exploiting the potential of the new AntGamer and AOC monitors.
CES 2026 – the premiere stage of a new era in gaming
Both monitors are set to be officially presented at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. If the announcements are confirmed, the year 2026 could be the moment when the gaming world crosses the psychological barrier of 1000 Hz – even if not all players truly notice it.
