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NVIDIA introduces G-SYNC Pulsar for 1,000Hz-level motion clarity

NVIDIA has unveiled the next generation of its display technology with the launch of G-SYNC Pulsar, promising ultra-smooth gameplay and effective motion clarity equivalent to over 1,000Hz. The new technology will debut in monitors from Acer, AOC, ASUS and MSI.

G-SYNC Pulsar marks a major evolution of NVIDIA’s Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) technology, first introduced in 2013. While traditional VRR eliminates screen tearing and stutter by matching a display’s refresh rate with GPU frame output, Pulsar goes a step further by combining VRR with advanced backlight strobing to significantly reduce motion blur.

Next leap in motion clarity

According to NVIDIA, G-SYNC Pulsar delivers both tear-free visuals and exceptionally sharp motion by using variable frequency backlight strobing. This approach allows the display backlight to pulse in sync with frame delivery, reducing the persistence blur typically seen on LCD panels.

The company claims that Pulsar can provide perceived motion clarity of more than 1,000Hz. For example, when running a game at 250 frames per second, the technology can deliver motion clarity effectively four times higher than the native refresh rate. This improvement is aimed at competitive gamers and esports players, where fast target tracking and visual precision can provide a measurable advantage.

Unlike earlier motion clarity solutions that only worked at fixed refresh rates, G-SYNC Pulsar operates dynamically across a wide performance range, starting from 90 frames per second up to the monitor’s maximum refresh rate. This eliminates the need for users to switch between different display modes for smoothness or clarity.

Ambient adaptive displays and wider availability

Monitors launching with G-SYNC Pulsar will also feature G-SYNC Ambient Adaptive Technology, which uses built-in light sensors to automatically adjust brightness and color temperature based on surrounding lighting conditions. This is designed to improve comfort and visibility across different environments, from bright daytime rooms to low-light night time gaming.

The new displays are the first G-SYNC monitors developed in collaboration with MediaTek, integrating NVIDIA’s technologies directly into the display scaler rather than relying on dedicated G-SYNC modules. NVIDIA said this move will streamline manufacturing and help bring G-SYNC features to more products at a faster pace.

Alongside the Pulsar launch, NVIDIA has validated 63 additional G-SYNC Compatible displays, including new 2026 TV models and what it says is the world’s first 1,040Hz gaming monitor from Samsung. Prices for the initial G-SYNC Pulsar monitors are expected to start at $599 in the US.

With Pulsar, NVIDIA is positioning itself to once again raise the bar for gaming displays, targeting both competitive and immersive gaming experiences with higher clarity and smoother motion.