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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high resolution for detailed images and a larger screen, the Asus VG28UQL1A at an upper midrange price point is suitable, especially for productivity and casual gaming. However, the Asus XB273U F, despite its premium price, excels in competitive gaming due to its higher refresh rate and superior response time, and with a higher color accuracy, it's also better for digital photo editing. Neither are optimal for HDR gaming or HDR video editing due to their peak brightness levels. If you're a competitive gamer or a professional photo editor, the higher cost of the Asus XB273U F could be justifiable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Asus XB273U F (IPS)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Good brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.1
9.5
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.4 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
488 nits
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
8.8
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
157 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
7.0
6.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1242:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
488 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
468 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$611
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) has a price of $611 and the Asus XB273U F (IPS) costs $1,100.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
7.2
7.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1242:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
488 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
468 nits
90.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.1 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and Asus XB273U F (IPS) are both good for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and Asus XB273U F (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and Asus XB273U F (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and Asus XB273U F (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and the Asus XB273U F (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) | Asus XB273U F (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$611 | $1,100 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 28" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 360Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1242:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 488 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 468 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 82 % | 99.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 5.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 157 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
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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