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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're focused on competitive gaming, the Asus PG27AQN is superior thanks to its high refresh rate and very quick response time, reducing ghosting and providing a smoother experience. For tasks like digital photo editing or productivity, the Gigabyte M28U with its 4K resolution offers sharper images and greater detail, which is beneficial for precise work. The Gigabyte M28U also covers a wide color gamut suitable for photo editing and has a USB power delivery feature. However, for HDR gaming or media consumption, neither monitor is ideal, as both have limitations in peak brightness and color volume for true HDR performance. 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
- Very good response time
Advantages of the Gigabyte M28U (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.7
6.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
974:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1228:1
414 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
312 nits
644 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
495 nits
92.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
65.0 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and Gigabyte M28U (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming, though the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is somewhat better.
Competitive Gaming
9.5
5.7
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
5.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.7 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
414 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
312 nits
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.5
8.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
160 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.0
6.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
974:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1228:1
414 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
312 nits
644 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
495 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and Asus PG27AQN (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption, though the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$949
$470
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) has a price of $949 and the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) costs $470.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and Gigabyte M28U (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and Gigabyte M28U (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and Gigabyte M28U (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG27AQN (IPS) | Gigabyte M28U (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$949 | $470 | ||
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 | 8 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 974:1 | 1228:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 414 nits | 312 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 644 nits | 495 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 % | 99.7 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.6 ms | 7.7 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 360 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 160 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 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
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."
Gigabyte M28U (IPS)
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PC Gamer
Jacob Ridley | January 2022
"Fundamentally the M28U is an impressive 4K monitor; between the resolution, refresh rate, and IPS panel, it's a great all-rounder for the step up to 4K. Even beyond PC gaming, the inclusion of a HDMI 2.1 port offers 120Hz gaming for consoles, so it's quite the multi-faceted package for its price. Gigabyte has made no major sacrifice to tick all the checkboxes with the M28U."
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