If you prioritize a high resolution for detailed images and work-related tasks, along with a balance of good gaming and media-viewing performance, the Asus VG28UQL1A, with its lower price point and excellent text clarity, is a strong option. On the other hand, if you're a serious gamer or consume a lot of HDR content and don't mind spending more, the LG 45GR95QE-B offers superior contrast and color depth, an ultra-wide screen for immersive gaming, and better performance in HDR gaming and media consumption, though its text clarity and productivity performance aren't as strong as the Asus. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS)
Very good for productivity
Good for media consumption
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED)
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.2/10
7.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
665 nits
90.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.9 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) and Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) are both good for casual gaming, though the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Competitive Gaming
6.1/10
5.3/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.7 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
8.8/10
3.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
157 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
84 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0/10
5.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
665 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$611
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) has a price of $611 and the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 45GR95QE-B (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 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and the LG 45GR95QE-B (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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