If you prioritize high-resolution work and productivity, the Asus VG28UQL1A with its 4K resolution could be beneficial, plus it comes at a lower price. However, for an immersive gaming experience with better contrast and color depth, the LG 27GR95QE with its OLED panel and higher refresh rate might be worth the extra cost. The LG is also better suited for HDR content, but if you need a monitor for tasks that require color accuracy, like photo editing, the Asus with its wider color gamuts might be preferable despite its less impressive contrast and brightness for HDR. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS)
Very good for productivity
Good text clarity
Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Very good for competitive gaming
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.2/10
9.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
196 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
656 nits
90.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
72.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good.
Competitive Gaming
6.1/10
8.3/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.1 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
196 nits
The LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
8.8/10
5.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
157 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$611
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) has a price of $611 and the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) costs $1,000.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
7.0/10
7.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
196 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
656 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) and Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
"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."
"The LG 27GR95QE-B is a stellar display that makes 1440p again the PC gaming sweet spot due to its high 240Hz refresh rate and fantastic latency. However, its low overall brightness and lack of onboard settings keep it from being great."
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