Katarzyna Petru
A technological revolution is on the horizon – as early as 2026, the first 1000 Hz refresh rate monitors in the world are set to hit the market. This milestone is being spearheaded by two brands: AntGamer and AOC, which – if reports are confirmed – will set a new record in the gaming hardware industry.
AntGamer 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 expected to use a TN LCD panel, known for its extremely low response time, as well as black frame insertion technology and LED zone backlighting.
According to announcements, the screen is being designed with e-sports games in mind, such as Counter-Strike 2 and PUBG, where every millisecond counts. The release is planned for 2026.
AOC is also working on a record-setting screen
The second giant – AOC – has not yet officially confirmed the project, but Chinese media report on a 27-inch monitor with a dual refresh rate:
500 Hz at QHD resolution,
1000 Hz at Full HD (1080p).
Moreover, AOC has another 27-inch model in the works with a 360 Hz frequency, equipped with Nvidia G-Sync Pulsar technology, which is supposed 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 number of refreshes alone is not everything. Motion quality also depends on the type of panel and the way the image is displayed. For example – OLED monitors that are half as fast (e.g., 480–720 Hz) can offer better motion fluidity than 1000 Hz LCD due to the lack of blurring and the immediate response time of pixels.
Additionally, TN LCD lags behind IPS and OLED in terms of contrast, colors, and viewing angles – so the new Hz record doesn't necessarily mean a better visual experience.
Bandwidth Problem: DisplayPort, HDMI, or GPMI?
To transmit an image 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 provides a chance for full 1000 Hz support – though its implementation in hardware will take time.
An interesting alternative is the new Chinese standard GPMI (General Purpose Media Interface). Version Type-B supports up to 192 Gb/s, which is twice as much as HDMI 2.2 – and this interface may indeed be the key to fully utilizing the potential of the new AntGamer and AOC monitors.
CES 2026 – the launch stage of a new era in gaming
Both monitors are set to be officially showcased at the CES 2026 trade show 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 will truly notice it.
