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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high-resolution content and a larger screen for productivity or detailed media consumption, the Asus is a substantial upgrade over the Dell, providing a clearer and sharper image. For competitive gaming, the Dell's higher refresh rate and lower response time offer a smoother and more responsive experience, which would be beneficial even though its resolution and screen size are lower. If you're working with a limited budget and mostly play fast-paced games, the Dell offers great performance for its price. However, if you're willing to spend more for a versatile monitor that performs well across different activities, including casual gaming and watching high-resolution videos, the Asus might be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS)
- Good for casual gaming
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Dell S2522HG (IPS)
- Good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.2
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
90.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good for casual gaming, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
6.1
7.0
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.0 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) is good for competitive gaming, while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
8.8
4.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
157 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
89 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0
5.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$611
$305
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) has a price of $611 and the Dell S2522HG (IPS) costs $305.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and Dell S2522HG (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and Dell S2522HG (IPS) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and Dell S2522HG (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and the Dell S2522HG (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) | Dell S2522HG (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$611 | $305 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 28" | 25" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | N/A | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 82 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | 48 - 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 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 157 PPI | 89 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
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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."
Dell S2522HG (IPS)
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IGN
Matthew Smith | February 2022
"The Dell S2522HG changes the game. This 24.5-inch 1080p gaming monitor has a 240Hz refresh rate, yet it’s commonly sold for $249.99. That’s just tens of dollars more than an average 1080p 144Hz gaming monitor. The S2522HG cuts a few corners in its pursuit of pricing, but it’s a great choice for competitive gamers on a budget."
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