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Updated April 11, 2024·
The Asus VG28UQL1A has a higher resolution, which is great for sharp images and detailed work, making it well-suited for productivity and high-quality media consumption. It also excels in delivering a crisp gaming experience due to its high refresh rate and excellent text clarity. However, the LG 32GP850, while having a lower price and a slightly lower resolution, offers a larger screen and better color coverage, which can be favorable for digital photo editing and enjoying vibrant content. It also has a high refresh rate suitable for gaming but does not perform as well for detailed productivity tasks. If budget is a concern and you prioritize gaming and color performance, the LG may be more suitable, whereas the Asus is a better choice for high-resolution tasks and sharper detail at a higher cost. 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 LG 32GP850 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.2
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1037:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
430 nits
90.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
6.1
4.8
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
8.8
5.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
157 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0
5.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1037:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
430 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32GP850 (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 32GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Cost
$611
$600
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$500
$600
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$900
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) has a price of $611 and the LG 32GP850 (IPS) costs $600.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and LG 32GP850 (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 32GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and the LG 32GP850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) | LG 32GP850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$611 | $600 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 28" | 32" | |
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 | 1037:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 412 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 430 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 82 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 6.2 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 | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
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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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."
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