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Updated April 12, 2024·
For a sharper image and a better gaming experience, the Asus VG28UQL1A offers higher resolution and a higher refresh rate, making it suitable for fast-paced games. However, the LG 34WQ73A, with a 21:9 aspect ratio, provides a very wide screen which is great for multitasking and immersive media consumption but has lower gaming performance. If you focus on productivity and enjoy movies with a wide format, the LG could be more appealing despite its lower refresh rate. Choose the Asus if you're a gamer seeking high performance and are okay with paying more, or pick the LG for a wider display that’s better suited for work and watching videos at a lower price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS)
- Good for casual gaming
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 34WQ73A (IPS)
- The LG 34WQ73A (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.2
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
90.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
6.1
3.8
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.0 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
8.8
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
157 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
7.0
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$611
$400
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) has a price of $611 and the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) costs $400.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) | LG 34WQ73A (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$611 | $400 | ||
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 | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | Unknown | |
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 | 10 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 157 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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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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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