If you're a competitive gamer, the Acer XB323U-GX, with its higher refresh rate and variable refresh rate range, offers smoother and more responsive gameplay, but it comes at a premium price. For productivity tasks like photo editing, both monitors provide good color accuracy, with the Acer slightly edge out in wider color coverage. If budget is a concern and you're focused on productivity and unique screen real-estate, the LG DualUp may be appealing with its taller aspect ratio. It's not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption, while the Acer provides a decent experience in that aspect despite not excelling. For casual gaming and media consumption, the LG can serve well with good image clarity, but the Acer might give you a better experience if you can justify the cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS)
Very good refresh rate
Good brightness
Advantages of the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS)
Good for productivity
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Key differences
Productivity
4.8/10
7.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 2880
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4/10
6.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 2880
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,147
$650
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) has a price of $1,147 and the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) costs $650.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9/10
5.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 2880
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.3/10
4.9/10
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.0 ms
48 - 270 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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