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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're monitoring expenses and need a high-resolution screen for casual gaming and productivity, the Asus VG28UQL1A could serve you well. However, if you're willing to invest more for a broader screen with better color accuracy and a more immersive experience for media consumption and digital photo editing, the LG 38WN95C might be worth the extra cost. The LG also offers a more expansive color gamut, which isn't as strong a point for the Asus. Be aware that neither monitor is optimal for HDR gaming and media. Consider your primary activities and how much the added screen real estate and color fidelity matter to you against the price difference. 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 38WN95C (IPS)
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.2
6.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
90.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.1 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
6.1
4.5
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.1 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
8.8
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
157 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
7.0
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$611
$950
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) has a price of $611 and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) costs $950.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 38WN95C (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 38WN95C (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (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 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) | LG 38WN95C (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$611 | $950 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 28" | 38" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 1600 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 4 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 898:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 477 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 692 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 82 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 7.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | 20 - 144 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 | 7.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 157 PPI | 111 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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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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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