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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for a monitor that offers high resolution for detailed images and is better for casual gaming with its higher refresh rate and variable refresh rate support, the Gigabyte M28U could be a great choice. It also yields a better experience in productivity tasks due to its conventional aspect ratio. On the other hand, the LG DualUp has an unusual aspect ratio that could be useful for specific multitasking scenarios, and it offers greater color accuracy, which is better for photo editing. However, it is not suitable for gaming due to its lower refresh rate and lack of certain gaming features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M28U (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
Advantages of the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS)
- The LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte M28U (IPS).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.7
4.9
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.0 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
312 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
8.8
7.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 2880
160 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is good.
Cost
$470
$650
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) has a price of $470 and the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) costs $650.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 2880
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1228:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
312 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
495 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
65.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte M28U (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.7
6.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 2880
1228:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
312 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
495 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M28U (IPS) | LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$470 | $650 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 28" | 28" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 2880 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1228:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 312 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 495 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.7 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.7 ms | 10 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 160 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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PC Gamer
Jacob Ridley | January 2022
"Fundamentally the M28U is an impressive 4K monitor; between the resolution, refresh rate, and IPS panel, it's a great all-rounder for the step up to 4K. Even beyond PC gaming, the inclusion of a HDMI 2.1 port offers 120Hz gaming for consoles, so it's quite the multi-faceted package for its price. Gigabyte has made no major sacrifice to tick all the checkboxes with the M28U."
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