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Updated April 23, 2024·
The Acer Predator X45, with its OLED technology, offers deep blacks and high contrast, making it exceptional for HDR gaming and media consumption. It’s especially suitable for those who prioritize image quality and are engaged in tasks like digital photo and HDR video editing. However, its high price and larger screen size may not be as practical for everyday productivity and its matte coating and PPI might not offer the best text clarity. In contrast, the Asus VG28UQL1A, priced more affordably with an IPS panel, provides a higher screen resolution and better text quality, making it versatile for productivity and good for casual gaming. It's not as suitable for professional photo editing or HDR gaming due to lower contrast and color performance, but it offers a sharper image due to higher pixels per inch. Choose the Acer for top-tier image quality in creative work and entertainment, or the Asus for a good all-round monitor at a more accessible price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class brightness
Advantages of the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.8
7.2
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
90.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good.
Productivity
4.0
8.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
83 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
157 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,200
$611
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) costs $611.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
6.4
6.1
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) are both only fair for competitive gaming.
Media Consumption
7.1
7.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) are both good for media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) | Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $611 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 45" | 28" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 350 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 350 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | Unknown | 82 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.01 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 48 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 83 PPI | 157 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 3.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 4.9/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 1 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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PC World
Matthew Smith | March 2022
"The Asus TUF Gaming VG28UQL1A is, in many ways, a great 4K gaming monitor. It has a sharp, accurate image with good contrast and excellent motion clarity. Luminance uniformity is its only weakness. The monitor’s $799 MSRP is relatively affordable for a 4K HDMI 2.1 monitor, as well."
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