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Another monitor manufacturer is reportedly preparing its 1000Hz display for eSports gaming, but do we really need it? AOC is Reportedly Preparing Six New AGON High-Refresh Rate Monitors, Including a 27-inch Dual-Mode Display, Boasting 500Hz@1440p and 1000Hz@1080p Modes High refresh rate monitors are going crazy, and while probably nobody needs a 1000Hz gaming monitor, some monitor manufacturers are still insisting on reaching four-digit refresh rates. Recently, it was HKC's AntGamer (aka AntEsports), announcing a 1000Hz gaming monitor for 2026 launch, and today it's AOC, a popular monitor brand known for affordable yet high-refresh rate displays. AOC AGON series 2026 new monitor lineup leaked 2025-10-31 09:31:00 Here is the leaked product roadmap for AOC’s 2026 AGON gaming monitors: Currently, six new models are known, including a 5K ultra-high-resolution model, various dual-mode monitors, and a model claiming 1000Hz: 27" 5K 165Hz – QHD 330Hz dual-mode 27" UHD 160Hz dual-mode with AI 27" QHD 500Hz – FHD 1000Hz dual-mode 27" QHD 420Hz circular polarizer 27" QHD 360Hz, PULSAR technology, 1000Hz effect 24.1" TN panel 400Hz All new models will feature AGON’s new design optimizations, a redesigned OSD menu, and support customizable physical buttons. The AI gaming function will automatically adjust visual effects based on game type. (Machine Translated) As per the leaked report, AOC is planning to launch six new high-refresh gaming monitors under the AGON lineup next year, and it appears that it has some insane plans. Most of these are dual-mode displays, which will include a 27-inch 5K flagship offering that will run at 165Hz and at 330Hz at QHD resolution. Then we have a 27-inch UHD 160Hz dual mode monitor with "AI", and then a 27-inch QHD 500Hz model, which can reach up to 1000Hz refresh rate at Full HD resolution. So, AOC is set to compete with HKC, but it will probably use technologies like Black Frame insertion to create extra refreshes to achieve a 1000Hz refresh rate. We have recently reached 720Hz refresh rate with LG's 4th gen OLED panel, but that too is possible at 720p resolution. The first-ever monitor to reach 720Hz at 720p is the ASUS ROG Super Kill 27 Pro, which launched a few days ago in China. However, the AOC AGON model is supposedly delivering 1000Hz at 1080p, which hasn't been possible till now. That said, the question is: do we really need a 1000Hz monitor? The simple answer is NO. 1000Hz is just too high to be perceptible to the human eye. There are debates about whether refresh rates higher than 240Hz or 360Hz are even beneficial at all, but for most, these aren't. A 1000Hz display is therefore pointless, but that's not the only concern, since reaching 1000 FPS is the most challenging task. Nonetheless, there are some more models AOC is planning to launch next year, which include 360Hz and 420Hz QHD 27-inch models and a 24.1-inch monitor with a TN panel that will max out at 400Hz. A PUSLAR technology-based 1000Hz "effect" monitor is also mentioned, which is likely to use the backlight strobing technique for smooth motion perception. News Sources: IT Home, Via Videocardz
