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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize sharp text and image clarity for productivity and casual gaming with a bit of competitive edge, the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) might serve you well despite being a tad more expensive. However, if you are looking for a more immersive experience with better contrast and color depth for media consumption, and do not mind a slight compromise on response times, the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) could be a better value, offering a larger screen size and potentially saving you some money. Neither monitor is ideal for HDR gaming or professional color work, like HDR video editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS)
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
- Best in class for productivity
- Good refresh rate
- Good brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.1
4.7
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.7 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is poor.
Productivity
8.8
9.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
157 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is best in class for productivity, while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is very good.
Cost
$611
$550
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) has a price of $611 and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) costs $550.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
7.2
7.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
90.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
85.4 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) are both good for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
7.0
7.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) | Gigabyte M32UC (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$611 | $550 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 28" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 160Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 2776:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 506 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 82 % | 95.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 8.7 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 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 157 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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 M32UC (VA)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | December 2022
"The Gigabyte M32UC is a terrific value. For around $600, you get a full-featured 4K gaming monitor with top-shelf video processing, a colorful bright image and a form factor suited for both work and play."
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