If you prioritize high-resolution gaming on a budget and value sharp text for productivity, the Asus VG28UQL1A with its 4K display offers excellent value. However, if you want an immersive experience with deeper blacks, better contrast for HDR gaming and media, and are willing to invest more, the LG 34GS95QE with its W-OLED panel could greatly enhance your viewing pleasure. The tradeoff lies in the LG's lower resolution and less sharpness for text due to its curve and lower pixels per inch, juxtaposed with the Asus's limited color gamut for creative tasks compared to the wider gamut on the LG. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS)
Very good for productivity
Good text clarity
Advantages of the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.2/10
9.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
90.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good.
Productivity
8.8/10
5.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
157 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0/10
7.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) and Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) are both good for media consumption, though the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$611
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) has a price of $611 and the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) costs $1,300.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
6.1/10
6.3/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
The LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) and Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) are both only fair for competitive gaming.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
"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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