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Updated April 11, 2024·
The Acer X34V, with its QD-OLED panel, excels in HDR gaming and media consumption due to its superior contrast and color volume, along with an ultrawide aspect that might enhance immersive experiences. It would be a strong choice for casual gaming and watching movies, but its unique aspect ratio might limit its productivity use where a more traditional screen space could be preferred. The Asus VG28UQL1A, on the other hand, with its higher resolution and IPS panel, offers clear and crisp images which are great for productivity tasks and digital photo editing. Its typical aspect ratio and vast color gamut also support print photo editing. If competitive gaming is a priority, the difference in response time and refresh rate might not be significantly impactful between these models. Keep in mind, neither monitor is ideally suited for HDR video editing. Choose the Acer for the best contrast and immersive experience at a higher price, or opt for the Asus if you prioritize higher resolution, productivity, and photo editing at a likely lower cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer X34V (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
Advantages of the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.6
7.2
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
90.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good.
Competitive Gaming
5.2
6.1
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
5.7
8.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 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 X34V (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.5
7.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good.
Cost
$700
$611
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) has a price of $700 and the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) costs $611.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Acer X34V (QD-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 X34V (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Acer X34V (QD-OLED) | Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $611 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 28" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 175Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 250 nits | 350 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 350 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 104 % | 82 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 175 Hz | 48 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.2/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 157 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 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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