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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a high-quality image with deep blacks and vibrant colors for HDR gaming and media, the Asus PG27AQDM with its OLED panel is an excellent choice; however, its price is notably higher and might not be the best for productivity due to lower brightness. On the other hand, the Asus VG28UQL1A offers a larger screen with higher resolution, making it suitable for productivity and detailed image work, and comes at a lower price point. While Asus VG28UQL1A's IPS panel is good for color accuracy, it won't match the contrast and color depth of the OLED in HDR content. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
Advantages of the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
7.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
963 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
97.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
90.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good.
Competitive Gaming
8.6
6.1
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
5.8
8.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
111 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 PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.5
7.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
963 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) are both good for media consumption, though the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$899
$611
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) has a price of $899 and the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) costs $611.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) | Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$899 | $611 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 28" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 162 nits | 350 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 963 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 | 100 % | 82 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.8 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 48 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.1/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 157 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 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 PG27AQDM (W-OLED)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | April 2023
"It’s hard to find any fault with the Asus ROG Swift PG27AQDM. Yes it’s expensive, but it’s incredibly good. With a stunning image and next-level video performance, it’s one of the very best gaming monitors I’ve ever reviewed."
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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