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Updated April 11, 2024·
If high-quality HDR video editing and professional photo editing matter most to you, the Innocn 27M2U with its MiniLED backlight and higher peak brightness would be a better fit; it also offers more vibrant colors and is great for media consumption. On the other hand, if you are looking for a more responsive gaming experience with less motion blur, the Asus VG28UQL1A with its higher refresh rate and better pixel response time could be preferred, especially if you play fast-paced games and are willing to invest more. Both have 4K resolution, but for everyday productivity and casual gaming, the Asus is very good, whereas the Innocn excels, considering its lower price point and stronger HDR performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS)
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED)
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good for media consumption
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
- Good contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Very good color volume
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.2
7.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
90.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) are both good for casual gaming, though the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Competitive Gaming
6.1
5.1
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is poor.
Productivity
8.8
9.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
157 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is very good.
Media Consumption
7.0
8.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good.
Cost
$611
$425
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) has a price of $611 and the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) costs $425.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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Spec Comparison
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| Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) | Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$611 | $425 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 28" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 384 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 1000 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 82 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 157 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
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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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 27M2U (IPS MiniLED)
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Forbes
Mark Sparrow | November 2022
"The Innocn 27MU2 screen isn’t built to Apple standards, but it’s robust enough for desktop use and surprisingly lightweight, considering its image quality. The stand is rock steady and adjustable, plus the screen can be wall mounted. There are plenty of input options plus the ability to display two sources on screen at the same time."
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