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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize high resolution for tasks like detailed design work or enjoy clarity while gaming and media consumption, the Asus VG28UQL1A with its sharper 4K panel can provide that at a more budget-friendly price. However, for a more immersive gaming and movie-watching experience with deeper blacks and richer colors, the LG 39GS95QE's OLED technology and wider aspect ratio are superior, albeit at a significantly higher cost. The LG's wider screen and curvature will also offer a more enveloping experience but may not be as suitable for productivity due to its lower resolution and pixel density compared to the Asus. If print photo editing is a key part of your workflow, the Asus, with its appropriate color gamut, would be better, while the LG excels in HDR gaming and viewing, given its infinite contrast ratio. Keep in mind the Asus offers more versatility with higher peak brightness, which is beneficial in well-lit rooms, whereas the LG's strength lies in its contrast performance and higher refresh rate for smoother motion in competitive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.2
9.7
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 39GS95QE (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good.
Productivity
8.8
5.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
157 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
102 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0
7.6
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 39GS95QE (W-OLED) and Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) are both good for media consumption, though the LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$611
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) has a price of $611 and the LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) costs $1,500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 39GS95QE (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 39GS95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
6.1
6.3
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 39GS95QE (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 39GS95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and the LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) | LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$611 | $1,500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 28" | 39" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 275 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 | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 82 % | Unknown | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 157 PPI | 102 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 1 | 2 | |
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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