AOC and Philips Introduce World's First 1000 Hz Gaming Monitors
By HiFi Editorial6 February 2026
AOC and Philips introduced the AOC AGP277QK and Philips 27M2N5500XD, the first gaming monitors with a refresh rate of 1,000 Hz.
These monitors feature 27-inch IPS-LCD panels with a resolution of 1440p, supporting 500 Hz natively and 1,000 Hz in dual-mode with 720p.
Despite the high refresh rate, OLED monitors with 720 Hz are expected to provide better motion clarity due to faster response times.
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