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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a higher resolution for detailed visuals and productivity, the Asus VG28UQL1A with its larger screen and 4K resolution could be the better choice despite its higher price. However, the LG 27GP850 offers a higher refresh rate and is better suited for competitive gaming due to its quick response time and the inclusion of features like strobing, all for a lower cost. It also has a wider color gamut coverage which can be important for digital photo editing. If budget and gaming performance are your concern, the LG could be the way to go; for high resolution and productivity tasks, the Asus warrants the extra spend. 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 LG 27GP850 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.2
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
90.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
8.8
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
157 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
7.0
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$611
$389
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) has a price of $611 and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) costs $389.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
6.1
6.0
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are both only fair for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) | LG 27GP850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$611 | $389 | ||
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 | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 180Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 807:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 365 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 472 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 82 % | 101.4 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 6.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | 20 - 180 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 157 PPI | 109 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 | 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."
LG 27GP850 (IPS)
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Tim Schiesser | May 2021
"In my opinion, the LG 27GP850 is the best in its class from the monitors I've tested, with the combination of great response times and a functional sRGB mode pushing it over the edge. It's generally worth the price premium and its overall balance of features with few weak areas makes it a monitor you won't be disappointed to have."
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