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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a high-quality gaming experience and media consumption with deep blacks and vibrant colors, and are willing to invest more, the Dell Alienware AW3225QF with its QD-OLED panel is a superior choice, especially for HDR gaming and media. However, its glossy screen might reflect more light than the Asus VG28UQL1A, which could be a downside if you're in a bright environment. The Asus monitor, being less expensive, offers good gaming and productivity performance with wide viewing angles due to its IPS panel, making it a value choice if budget is a concern and you do not require the very best in color and contrast for HDR content. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.2
9.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
244 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
448 nits
90.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.8 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good.
Productivity
8.8
7.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
157 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
140 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is good.
Media Consumption
7.0
9.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
244 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
448 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good.
Cost
$611
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) has a price of $611 and the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) costs $1,200.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (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 AW3225QF (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 AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
6.1
6.0
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.4 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
244 nits
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are both only fair for competitive gaming.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (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 AW3225QF (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) | Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$611 | $1,200 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 28" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 244 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 448 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 | 0.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 9.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 157 PPI | 140 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 1 | 2 | |
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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