At first I thought it was a typo, but Chinese display maker HKC actually announced the world’s first 1,080Hz monitor just days after Samsung unveiled the Odyssey G6 with a 1,040Hz refresh rate. It’s clear that monitor manufacturers are racing each other to achieve faster refresh rates, and buyers like you and me could benefit.
The HKC ANTGAMER ANT275PQ MAX is not officially available yet, but the brand plans to unveil it at CES 2026. However, HKC has revealed some of the monitor’s key features, including its ability to refresh at 1080 times per second at 720p and up to 540 times per second at 2K (1440p) resolution (lower than the Odyssey G6). 600Hz).
Can everyone use the 1,080 Hz refresh rate?
For years, high refresh rate gaming monitors have been stuck at 240Hz or 360Hz at most, which makes the HKC gaming monitor sound wild at 1,080Hz. While that doesn’t mean everyone suddenly needs the technology, it certainly shows how far display technology has advanced.
Although there aren’t many scenarios where buyers can actually take advantage of the maximum refresh rate, competitive esports players, especially those who play first-person shooter titles, benefit from the technology.
Above all, I see today’s 1,080 Hz announcement as tomorrow’s affordable 480 Hz or 600 Hz monitors, allowing more people to experience the ultra-smooth motion and exceptionally low latency they offer.
The HKC monitor features an LCD panel with low motion blur (typical of high refresh rate monitors) and exceptionally low input latency. In addition, the company has confirmed support for DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR20), which makes the breathtaking refresh rates possible.
While HKC has kept other specifications secret, I believe the monitor could feature a 27-inch screen (based on its model number). Likewise, the company has not confirmed the pricing or release dates of the monitor. However, the brand seems ready to take center stage at CES 2026 as it will be showcasing three high-end gaming monitors at the conference.
