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Updated April 11, 2024·
If your primary focus is competitive gaming and you are willing to invest in a premium monitor, the Acer XB323U-GX with its higher refresh rate will provide a smoother gaming experience but has a lower screen resolution. On the other hand, the Asus VG28UQL1A offers a higher resolution and better image clarity, which makes it well-suited for media consumption and productivity tasks, at a lower price. Despite the price difference, both monitors have similar color capabilities, making them suitable for digital photo editing and print photo editing. However, neither is recommended for HDR gaming and media consumption due to their moderate HDR peak brightness. If budget is a concern and you want sharper text and image detail for productivity, the Asus is a strong contender, whereas the Acer might be preferred for its gaming performance, despite its premium price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
- Good brightness
Advantages of the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS)
- Good for casual gaming
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
7.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
90.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good for casual gaming, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.3
6.1
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 270 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.8
8.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
91 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 XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4
7.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,147
$611
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) has a price of $1,147 and the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) costs $611.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) | Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,147 | $611 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 28" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 350 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 350 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 173.4 % | 82 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 270 Hz | 48 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8.5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 157 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 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 | 1 | 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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