2026 Gaming Monitor Rollout: LG, AOC, Hisense and Philips Unveil New High‑Refresh Displays

LG UltraGear 5K AOC 260Hz monitor Hisense Mini‑LED Philips multi‑mode display gaming monitors 2026

LG Electronics launched the UltraGear evo AI 27GM950B in Italy, a 27‑inch 5K gaming monitor featuring Hyper Mini LED backlighting with 2,304 local dimming zones, AI‑driven upscaling and scene optimization, dual‑mode operation (5K 165 Hz or QHD 330 Hz), 1 ms response, VESA DisplayHDR 1000 certification and a price of €1,199.

AOC’s AGON brand introduced the 24.5‑inch GAMING 25G4ZR, a Fast‑IPS panel capable of an over‑clocked 260 Hz refresh rate (native 240 Hz) and 1 ms GtG response, targeted at competitive esports players. It includes Low Input Lag mode, adaptive‑sync, ergonomic adjustments and is priced around £129.

Hisense presented two premium gaming monitors at AWE 2026: the UX model with RGB‑Mini‑LED backlight, 2,304 dimming zones, HDR BT.2020 coverage and up to 2,000 nits brightness; and the GX Ultra dual‑mode panel offering 5K 165 Hz or QHD 330 Hz operation, also with 2,304 zones and DisplayPort 2.1 connectivity. Both aim to challenge established premium brands.

Philips added the 27M4N5500PT, a 27‑inch display supporting three resolutions and refresh rates—2K 275 Hz, FHD 360 Hz and HD 540 Hz—on a Fast IPS panel with 1 ms response, 350 nits brightness, 100 % sRGB, 98 % DCI‑P3 and a price of ¥1,699 on JD.com.