TCL has announced the 27P2A Ultra mini LED gaming monitor, claiming it as the world's first mini LED display to exceed the 1000 Hz refresh rate mark. The 27-inch (68.6 cm) monitor hits up to 1040 Hz at lower resolutions, though it achieves 550 Hz at its native 2K (2560 x 1440) resolution. The company has not yet disclosed pricing or availability details.
The 1040 Hz mode appears to require significant resolution compromises. While TCL has not specified the exact resolution needed for the maximum refresh rate, the Samsung Odyssey G60H reaches 1040 Hz only at 1280 x 720 pixels, suggesting the TCL monitor likely operates similarly. The number of dimming zones remains unconfirmed, making it difficult to assess the panel's contrast capabilities compared to competing OLED displays with pixel-level dimming.
TCL has equipped the 27P2A Ultra with AI-powered features targeting competitive gamers, including shadow enhancement for dark areas, faster flash recovery, and dynamic crosshair color adjustment based on background colors. The monitor uses TCL CSOT's high-speed panel paired with the company's Tmoc Super Dynamic Sharpness tuning technology. For comparison, competitive gamers seeking high refresh rates today can opt for monitors like the 32-inch Asus ROG Swift, which offers 480 Hz at 1080p.
