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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high-resolution displays for tasks like digital photo editing or if you require exceptional text and image clarity for productivity, the Apple Studio Display would serve you well, despite its premium price. However, it doesn't excel in gaming due to its lower refresh rate and lack of variable refresh rate support. On the other hand, the Asus VG28UQL1A is more suitable for gaming with a variable refresh rate and a decent refresh rate, all while being much less expensive. It also offers a high-resolution display that's good for productivity but may not match the Apple's display in terms of text and image clarity. If printing photo editing is among your primary needs, the Asus provides better color coverage for print work. Consider how you will use the monitor most and whether the additional cost for the Apple is justified for your use case. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Studio Display (IPS)
- Best in class for productivity
- Best in class text clarity
- Best in class image clarity
- Good brightness
Advantages of the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.1
7.2
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
90.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good for casual gaming, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.0
6.1
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
20.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
9.5
8.8
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
218 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
157 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is best in class for productivity, while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is very good.
Cost
$1,599
$611
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) has a price of $1,599 and the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) costs $611.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
7.0
7.0
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Studio Display (IPS) | Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,599 | $611 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 28" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1052:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 584 nits | 350 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 350 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.1 % | 82 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.4 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 | 218 PPI | 157 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 10/10 | 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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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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