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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize exceptional image clarity and are engaged in HDR video editing or print photo editing, the Apple Pro Display XDR excels due to its superior brightness and color accuracy. However, it's significantly more expensive and not suitable for gaming due to its lower refresh rate. On the other hand, the Asus VG28UQL1A offers a better balance for gaming with a fair refresh rate and variable refresh rate support, as well as good productivity performance, at a more affordable price. It won't match the Apple's performance in professional color work, but it's a versatile option for everyday use and casual gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD)
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good for media consumption
- Excellent text clarity
- Excellent image clarity
- Good contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Good color volume
Advantages of the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS)
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.8
7.2
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
98.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
90.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) are both good for casual gaming, though the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is somewhat better.
Competitive Gaming
3.9
6.1
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
20.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is poor.
Productivity
9.8
8.8
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
216 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
157 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is best in class for productivity, while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is very good.
Media Consumption
8.1
7.0
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is very good for media consumption, while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good.
Cost
$4,999
$611
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) has a price of $4,999 and the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) costs $611.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) 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
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) | Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$4,999 | $611 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 28" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 6016 x 3384 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS FALD | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 576 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1600 nits | 350 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1600 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 | 94.3 % | 82 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 48 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 216 PPI | 157 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 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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Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD)
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PC Mag
Chris Stobing | February 2020
"Apple's Pro Display XDR provides exceptional color accuracy and build quality at a price that's quite competitive with those of reference-grade pro monitors. It's exquisite enough that swallowing the wildly extravagant cost of its Pro Stand is worth it."
Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS)
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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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