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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize sharp images and high resolution for detailed work or enjoying 4K content, the Asus VG28UQL1A with its larger screen offers excellent image clarity and is well-suited for productive tasks. However, for a more immersive experience, especially in gaming and media consumption, the LG 34GN850B's wider screen and aspect ratio may be more appealing, despite its lower resolution. Both monitors offer an adjustable stand and similar refresh rates, ensuring smooth visuals, but the LG stretches your dollar further, making it a more budget-friendly option. If HDR gaming and media consumption are important to you, neither of these monitors is ideal, so you might want to consider other models for those specific uses. 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 34GN850B (IPS)
- The LG 34GN850B (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.2
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
90.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
6.1
4.5
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
8.8
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
157 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$611
$750
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) has a price of $611 and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) costs $750.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) | LG 34GN850B (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$611 | $750 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 28" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 950:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 359 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 436 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 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 6.2 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 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 157 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | |
Shopping
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 34GN850B (IPS)
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TechSpot
Tim Schiesser | August 2020
"Mid-range 3440 x 1440 144Hz VA monitors are ~$500 to $600 these days. You are getting a much better product for the higher price of the LG, with faster response times and better colors (outside of the contrast ratio), but this is definitely a monitor that is reserved for those that want the best of the best and are willing to pay for it."
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