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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize digital photo editing, the Asus PA279CRV provides excellent color accuracy integral for print photo editing with better color coverage, making it a good choice for professional work involving visuals. However, if gaming is more important to you, especially competitive gaming, the Asus VG28UQL1A may be a better fit due to its higher refresh rate and better performance with fast-moving visuals. For general productivity and casual use, the PA279CRV’s superior text clarity could enhance your everyday tasks. But keep in mind, for media consumption and HDR content, neither monitor is particularly suited for high dynamic range gaming or video editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA279CRV (IPS)
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
Advantages of the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS)
- Good for casual gaming
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
7.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
90.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good for casual gaming, while the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.9
6.1
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
17.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.9
8.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
157 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is good.
Cost
$469
$611
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$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) has a price of $469 and the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) costs $611.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
6.6
7.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) to be good for media consumption, while the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA279CRV (IPS) | Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$469 | $611 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 28" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 920:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 376 nits | 350 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 436 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 | 99.3 % | 82 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 17 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 60 Hz | 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 | 163 PPI | 157 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 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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Asus PA279CRV (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | September 2023
"The ASUS PA279CRV is an excellent value 4K IPS monitor for color-critical work involving sRGB, Rec.709, DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color spaces. On top of that, it features rich connectivity options, a robust design and plenty of additional features."
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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