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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking to save money and prioritize a quality gaming experience with minimal ghosting and excellent image clarity, the Asus VG28UQL1A could be a great choice. However, if you're willing to invest more for a larger screen and better color accuracy, which is essential for tasks such as digital photo editing, the LG 32GQ950 would be more suitable. Keep in mind that the LG's superior HDR performance also makes it a better option for HDR gaming and media consumption, despite its higher price tag. Both are solid choices, but your decision should hinge on which aspects—cost, screen size, color performance, or gaming capabilities—matter most to you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS)
- Good for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 32GQ950 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.2
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
90.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.6 %
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
6.1
4.7
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.8 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
8.8
8.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
157 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are both very good for productivity, though the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$611
$930
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) has a price of $611 and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) costs $930.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32GQ950 (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 32GQ950 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
7.0
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) to be good for media consumption, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (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 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) | LG 32GQ950 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$611 | $930 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 28" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 32 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 921:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 367 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 1007 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 82 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 5.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | 20 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 157 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 1 | 2 | |
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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