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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize a sharper image and top-tier gaming performance, the Asus VG28UQL1A with its higher resolution could be the better choice for you. However, if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option with a larger screen size, the Gigabyte M32Q would save you money while still offering a good gaming experience. The Gigabyte also has superior features for tasks such as digital photo editing, thanks to its better color gamut coverage. Neither monitor is particularly suited for HDR gaming or professional HDR video editing, so if those are critical for you, you might want to consider other options. 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 Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.2
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
460 nits
90.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
6.1
4.7
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.1 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 170 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
8.8
5.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
157 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0
5.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
460 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$532
$455
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) has a price of $532 and the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) costs $455.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Gigabyte M32Q (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 M32Q (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (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 M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) | Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$532 | $455 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 28" | 32" | |
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 | 170Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1195:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 333 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 460 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 82 % | 100.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 6.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | 20 - 170 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 157 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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 | |
Shopping
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 M32Q (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | July 2023
"Thanks to its IPS panel with a wide color gamut and fast pixel response time speed, the Gigabyte M32Q offers both an immersive and responsive gaming experience. Additionally, it has an ergonomic stand, plenty of connectivity options, and a lot of useful features – all at a reasonable price."
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