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Updated April 11, 2024·
If your focus is on a high-resolution experience for productivity with sharper text and image clarity, the Asus with its larger screen and higher resolution may be worth the extra cost. However, the Gigabyte offers a higher refresh rate and faster response time, which could provide a smoother experience for fast-paced games, though with a slightly lower resolution. Both have quality color reproduction, but those serious about print photo editing could benefit from the broader color coverage of the Asus. If budget is a significant concern, the Gigabyte delivers a strong performance-to-price ratio, especially attractive for competitive gaming and general use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS)
- Good for casual gaming
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.2
6.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1088:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
508 nits
90.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
73.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
6.1
8.0
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
8.8
6.5
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 Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
7.0
6.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1088:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
508 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$611
$365
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) has a price of $611 and the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) costs $365.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) | Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$611 | $365 | ||
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 | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1088:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 459 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 508 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 82 % | 100.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 6.8 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 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 8/10 | |
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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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."
Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS)
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PC Mag
Zachery Cuevas | August 2022
"The company delivers again with the Gigabyte M27Q X, a 1440p monitor that comes equipped with just about everything you want and need from a gaming monitor. It may not be a 4K panel, but it more than makes up for its lower resolution in performance, bringing a whopping 240Hz refresh rate and a host of unusual features, including an onboard KVM and plenty of ports. It's a great performer, though low brightness levels and a so-so contrast ratio keep it short of top marks."
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