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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're focused on color-critical work like digital photo editing, the Asus VG28UQL1A with its wider color gamut could be a better choice, despite its higher price. For HDR gaming or media consumption, the Gigabyte M28U might not be the best, but its higher HDR peak brightness and better price could make it a good fit for general productivity and casual gaming. Competitive gamers may not find either to be the top option, but both provide a high refresh rate and variable refresh rate support which are important for smooth gameplay. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS)
- Good for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Gigabyte M28U (IPS)
- The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.2
6.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1228:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
312 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
495 nits
90.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
65.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$532
$470
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) has a price of $532 and the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) costs $470.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
6.1
5.7
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.7 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
312 nits
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) to be only fair for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
8.8
8.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
157 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
160 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) are both very good for productivity.
Media Consumption
7.0
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1228:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
312 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
495 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) to be good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and Gigabyte M28U (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 M28U (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) | Gigabyte M28U (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$532 | $470 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 28" | 28" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 8 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1228:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 312 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 495 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 82 % | 99.7 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 7.7 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 157 PPI | 160 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
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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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 M28U (IPS)
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PC Gamer
Jacob Ridley | January 2022
"Fundamentally the M28U is an impressive 4K monitor; between the resolution, refresh rate, and IPS panel, it's a great all-rounder for the step up to 4K. Even beyond PC gaming, the inclusion of a HDMI 2.1 port offers 120Hz gaming for consoles, so it's quite the multi-faceted package for its price. Gigabyte has made no major sacrifice to tick all the checkboxes with the M28U."
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