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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're a casual gamer or into productivity tasks and want to save money, the Asus VG28UQL1A with its larger screen and higher resolution would be a good choice. It also caters to print photo editing. However, if you're inclined towards the best possible gaming experience, especially competitively, and don't mind spending more, the Dell Alienware AW2725DF offers superior contrast, color quality, and faster response times, making it excellent for HDR gaming and media consumption. Keep in mind though, the Dell's screen is slightly smaller and has a lower resolution, which might not be as optimal for productivity tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.2
9.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
235 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
445 nits
90.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.6 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good.
Competitive Gaming
6.1
9.7
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.6 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 360 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
235 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
8.8
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
157 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
235 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
445 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good.
Cost
$611
$900
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) has a price of $611 and the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) costs $900.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) | Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$611 | $900 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 28" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 360Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 235 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 445 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 82 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 0.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | 20 - 360 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 9.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 157 PPI | 111 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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 | 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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