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Updated April 11, 2024·
If gaming performance, particularly for casual gaming, is a priority and you're willing to invest in a monitor with a higher refresh rate and lower total response time for smoother gameplay, the Asus VG28UQL1A is a solid choice. However, if you're focused on general productivity and media viewing with a larger screen size without strongly prioritizing gaming features, and prefer to save some money, the LG 32UN650 would suffice. The LG also has a higher static contrast, which generally means better image depth, but it falls short in refresh rate and gaming responsiveness compared to the Asus. Both monitors have good color accuracy, with the Asus being slightly better suited for print photo editing due to its AdobeRGB coverage. Neither is ideal for HDR gaming and media consumption, so if that's a crucial feature, you may want to consider other options. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 32UN650 (IPS)
- Very good contrast
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.2
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
90.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
6.1
3.8
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
11.8 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$611
$500
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$300
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$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) has a price of $611 and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) costs $500.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
8.8
8.4
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) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are both very good for productivity.
Media Consumption
7.0
7.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) and Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) | LG 32UN650 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$611 | $500 | ||
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 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 3229:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 298 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 373 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 82 % | 98.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 11.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 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 | 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 32UN650 (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | February 2024
"The LG 32UN650 is a 32″ 4K IPS monitor with gorgeous colors and wide viewing angles. Additionally, it supports FreeSync, HDR and has a stylish design with a height-adjustable stand. Overall, it is an excellent monitor for casual PC and console gaming, light office work and content creation – and everything in between! However, there are better and cheaper alternatives available."
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