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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high-resolution gaming or detailed work, the Asus VG28UQL1A, with its larger screen and higher resolution, will deliver a sharper image, which is excellent for productivity and media consumption. Its IPS panel also offers better color accuracy, important for photo editing. However, if you are immersed in competitive gaming, the Innocn 27G1S, with its high refresh rate and superior contrast ratio due to its VA panel, will provide a smoother gaming experience with deeper blacks. The tradeoff is that the Asus may not be as suited for fast-paced gaming as the Innocn, and the perspective Innocn is not as strong in high-resolution tasks or in color-sensitive work as the Asus. The decision hinges on whether you value image quality and resolution over gaming performance, given the price difference. 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 Innocn 27G1S (VA)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.2
6.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
90.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good for casual gaming, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
6.1
8.0
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.0 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
8.8
6.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
157 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair.
Media Consumption
7.0
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair.
Cost
$611
$270
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) has a price of $611 and the Innocn 27G1S (VA) costs $270.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and the Innocn 27G1S (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) | Innocn 27G1S (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$611 | $270 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 28" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 300 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 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 157 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
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."
Innocn 27G1S (VA)
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Allen Ngo | June 2023
"The monitor is a sweet spot for gamers who want something faster than 165 Hz while keeping the benefits of fast response times and relative affordability. The VA panel is now more competitive against many IPS options."
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