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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're a casual gamer or use your monitor mainly for productivity, the Gigabyte M34WQ with its wider screen and good image clarity might be sufficient and more cost-effective. This monitor also offers a decent color gamut suitable for digital photo editing. However, if you're a competitive gamer or require a sharper and more detailed image for media consumption, the Asus VG28UQL1A's higher resolution and superior text quality could be worth the extra investment. It also has slightly better performance in high-motion scenes, which is beneficial for competitive gaming but is not ideal for HDR gaming or video editing due to lower color volume and peak brightness. 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 M34WQ (IPS)
- The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.2
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1074:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
379 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
90.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
6.1
4.5
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.5 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
379 nits
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
8.8
6.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
157 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
7.0
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1074:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
379 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$611
$330
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) has a price of $611 and the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) costs $330.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Gigabyte M34WQ (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 M34WQ (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and Gigabyte M34WQ (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 M34WQ (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) | Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$611 | $330 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 28" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1074:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 379 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 372 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 82 % | 102.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 8.5 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 | 7.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 157 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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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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 M34WQ (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | November 2023
"If you want a 34″ 3440×1440 ultrawide gaming monitor with a fast response time speed, smooth VRR performance, vibrant colors and crisp details, the Gigabyte M34WQ is one of the best options below $450. Additionally, it has an ergonomic stand, rich connectivity options and plenty of extra features, such as a built-in KVM switch. Some users might not be pleased by its flat screen, but at a certain viewing distance, it feels completely natural."
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