If budget is a major concern, the LG DualUp 28MQ780 offers a unique screen shape and size for multitasking and productivity at a lower cost, but it's not suitable for high-level gaming or HDR content. The ViewSonic XG272 provides a superior gaming experience with higher refresh rates and unparalleled contrast, catering to competitive gamers and those who enjoy media with rich colors. However, for color-critical work like photo editing, both monitors perform well, with the ViewSonic edging out slightly. Choose the LG for work and casual use, or invest more in the ViewSonic for high-end gaming and vibrant media viewing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS)
Good for productivity
Good text clarity
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for competitive gaming
Very good for media consumption
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Good brightness
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8/10
9.8/10
2560 x 2880
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.9/10
9.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
10.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
40 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
The ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.7/10
5.8/10
2560 x 2880
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is good for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.5/10
8.0/10
2560 x 2880
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is very good for media consumption, while the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$650
$900
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) has a price of $650 and the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) costs $900.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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