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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high refresh rates for casual or competitive gaming, the Asus VG28UQL1A offers good performance at a more affordable price, and its larger screen can also enhance productivity. However, if color accuracy for tasks like digital photo editing or richness in HDR gaming and media is more important to you, the LG 32EP950, with its superior OLED display and infinite contrast, might be worth the extra cost despite its lower refresh rate. Keep in mind that the LG's exceptional color abilities make it a strong choice for professional creative work, while the Asus balances between gaming and everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Excellent for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.2
9.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
90.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good.
Competitive Gaming
6.1
4.3
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is poor.
Productivity
8.8
6.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
157 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
7.0
9.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good.
Cost
$611
$3,220
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) has a price of $611 and the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) costs $3,220.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) | LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$611 | $3,220 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 28" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | Inkjet OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 540 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | Unknown | |
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 | 1 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 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 157 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 1 | |
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 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED)
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TFT Central
Simon Baker | May 2021
"This screen is aimed at professional users, content creation and HDR video production. The OLED panel offers really great picture quality with bright, vivid colours, true deep blacks and infinite contrast ratio for SDR and HDR. The semi-glossy screen coating does add to the picture quality and feel of the screen as well."
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