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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you're a competitive gamer looking for the fastest refresh rates and minimal ghosting, the Asus PG27AQN would be a superior choice, despite its higher cost. However, for those who prioritize higher resolution for productivity or media consumption, the Asus VG28UQL1A, with its larger screen and higher pixel density, would serve better, also offering good performance for casual gaming. The VG28UQL1A might not match the PG27AQN in response times or refresh rates, making it less ideal for competitive gaming, but it does offer better suitability for digital photo and print editing due to its broader color gamut coverage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG27AQN (IPS)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Good brightness
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
Competitive Gaming
9.5
6.1
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
5.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
414 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
6.5
8.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
157 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.0
7.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
974:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
414 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
644 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$949
$611
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) has a price of $949 and the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) costs $611.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.7
7.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
974:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
414 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
644 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
92.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
90.0 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) to be good for casual gaming, while the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PG27AQN (IPS) | Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$949 | $611 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 28" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 974:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 414 nits | 350 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 644 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 | 98.5 % | 82 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.6 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 360 Hz | 48 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 157 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 3 | 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 PG27AQN (IPS)
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IGN
Matthew Smith | March 2023
"The Asus ROG Swift PG27AQN is a motion clarity marvel. It’s the first 27-inch 1440p 360Hz monitor on the market, and also the first to use an Ultrafast IPS display. These advancements provide outstanding motion clarity across a broad range of refresh rates. Unfortunately, the monitor’s motion clarity does nothing for its image quality, which is just ok. To be clear, it’s a very nice looking monitor in many situations. However, the monitor’s contrast ratio is rather low. And while it can reach high levels of brightness in HDR, it lacks the nuance and contrast required to look great in HDR games."
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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