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Updated April 23, 2024·
If cost is a major concern and you enjoy casual gaming, the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is a strong option with the benefit of being less expensive, offering a good balance between gaming, productivity, and media consumption. It also offers superior text quality and image clarity, making it suitable for detailed work. On the other hand, if you're looking for a larger screen with better contrast and don't mind investing more, the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) could be your choice, especially if you're focused on media consumption, though it's not as well-rounded for gaming and productivity tasks. 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
Advantages of the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
- Good contrast
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.2
7.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
90.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) are both good for casual gaming, though the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Competitive Gaming
6.1
4.9
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Productivity
8.8
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
157 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
103 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Cost
$611
$999
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) has a price of $611 and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) costs $999.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
7.0
6.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) to be good for media consumption, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) | Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$611 | $999 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 28" | 43" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 512 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 400 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 | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | 60,144 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 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 157 PPI | 103 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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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