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Updated April 11, 2024·

For competitive gaming, the Asus VG28UQL1A offers the advantage of a faster response time, which can reduce ghosting and provide a sharper image during fast-paced gameplay. If you're primarily a casual gamer or need a monitor for productivity tasks, the larger screen of the Gigabyte M32U may be more comfortable for longer viewing periods and multitasking, despite its slightly slower response time. The Gigabyte is also better equipped for color-accurate tasks like digital photo editing due to its wider color gamut. Neither monitor is particularly well-suited for HDR gaming or media consumption, but if print photo editing is a priority, the Asus with its higher AdobeRGB coverage would be preferable. Both have high resolutions and refresh rates that can enhance gaming and general use. 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 M32U (IPS)
  • The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS).

Key differences

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Casual Gaming

7.2
VG28UQL1A
M32U
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1125:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
90.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is only fair.

Competitive Gaming

6.1
VG28UQL1A
M32U
4.5
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.1 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is poor.

Productivity

8.8
VG28UQL1A
M32U
8.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
157 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
140 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are both very good for productivity, though the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is somewhat better.

Cost

$611
VG28UQL1A
M32U
$650
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The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) has a price of $611 and the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) costs $650.

Digital Photo Editing

No
VG28UQL1A
M32U
Yes
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.

Print Photo Editing

Yes
VG28UQL1A
M32U
No
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.

Key similarities

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Media Consumption

7.0
VG28UQL1A
M32U
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1125:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) to be good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is only fair.

HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

No
VG28UQL1A
M32U
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

HDR Video Editing and Color Grading

No
VG28UQL1A
M32U
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.

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How the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS)Gigabyte M32U (IPS)
Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS)Gigabyte M32U (IPS)

GENERAL

Price
$611
$650
Screen Size
28"32"
Resolution
3840 x 21603840 x 2160
Screen Type
LEDLED
Screen Sub-type
IPSIPS
Local Dimming Zones
N/A16

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
1000:11125:1
SDR Peak Brightness
350 nits350 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
350 nits456 nits
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
NoNo
sRGB Color Gamut
82 %99.8 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
1 ms7.1 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
48 - 144 Hz20 - 144 Hz
Strobing / BFI
NoYes
Persistence Blur Score
6.6/106.6/10
Ghosting Score
9.6/107.9/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
157 PPI140 PPI
Coating
MatteMatte
Text Clarity Score
8/108/10
Image Clarity Score
8/108/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
10
HDMI 2.1 Ports
12
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
00

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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 M32U (IPS)

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Tom's Guide

Matthew Murray | June 2022
"The Gigabyte M32U gaming monitor is almost a slam-dunk choice, considering everything you get as part of the package. Gigabyte goes for broke with things like its built-in KVM switch and GameAssist, and those come close to paying off. Add in the well-executed, more familiar offerings, and this is a monitor that deserves serious thought if you’re in the market for what it delivers."

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