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DualUp 28MQ780
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$700 at LG
S43CG70

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Updated April 23, 2024· Prices updated 24 hours ago

If budget is a constraint and vertical screen real estate for productivity tasks like coding or document editing is desirable, the LG DualUp 28MQ780 with an unusual aspect ratio and IPS panel might suit you well, but it's not ideal for high-end gaming or HDR content. On the other hand, if you're willing to invest more for a larger screen with better contrast, deeper blacks appropriate for media consumption and casual gaming, the Samsung S43CG70 with its Mini LED VA panel may be a better fit, though its higher price and poor competitive gaming performance should be considered. Give Feedback

At the time of writing the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) cost $647 and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) cost $999.

Advantages of the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS)
  • Good for productivity
  • Good text clarity
  • Good image clarity
Advantages of the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
  • Good for casual gaming
  • Good contrast
  • Good brightness
  • Best in class response time

Key differences

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Casual Gaming

5.8
DualUp 28MQ780
S43CG70
7.7
2560 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is good for casual gaming, while the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is poor.

Productivity

7.7
DualUp 28MQ780
S43CG70
5.8
2560 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
103 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is poor.

Cost

$700
DualUp 28MQ780
S43CG70
$999
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The LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) has a price of $700 and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) costs $999.

Digital Photo Editing

Yes
DualUp 28MQ780
S43CG70
No
The LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.

Print Photo Editing

No
DualUp 28MQ780
S43CG70
Yes
The LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.

Key similarities

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Competitive Gaming

4.9
DualUp 28MQ780
S43CG70
4.9
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming.

Media Consumption

6.5
DualUp 28MQ780
S43CG70
6.9
2560 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.

HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

No
DualUp 28MQ780
S43CG70
No
Both the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

HDR Video Editing and Color Grading

No
DualUp 28MQ780
S43CG70
No
Both the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.

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How the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS)Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS)Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)

GENERAL

Price
$700
$999
Screen Size
28"43"
Resolution
2560 x 28803840 x 2160
Screen Type
LEDMini LED
Screen Sub-type
IPSVA
Local Dimming Zones
N/A512

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
1000:13000:1
SDR Peak Brightness
300 nits400 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
UnknownUnknown
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
NoNo
sRGB Color Gamut
100 %99 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
10 ms1 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
N/A60,144 Hz
Strobing / BFI
NoNo
Persistence Blur Score
5/106.6/10
Ghosting Score
7.1/109.6/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
139 PPI103 PPI
Coating
MatteMatte
Text Clarity Score
7.9/106.8/10
Image Clarity Score
7.9/106.8/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
20
HDMI 2.1 Ports
02
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
00

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