If affordability is a priority and you're focused on digital photo editing with accurate sRGB colors, the LG DualUp 28MQ780 with its unique aspect ratio might suit your needs better. However, for richer blacks and higher contrast, especially important for media consumption and print photo editing, the ViewSonic XG341C-2K is superior thanks to its VA panel and Mini LED backlighting but comes at a higher price. The ViewSonic also offers a wider screen, which might enhance your productivity and gaming experience, but its curve and size might be less suitable for tasks requiring straight lines, like graphic design. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS)
Good for productivity
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED)
Excellent for casual gaming
Good for media consumption
Good refresh rate
Good contrast
Very good brightness
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8/10
9.3/10
2560 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is excellent for casual gaming, while the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.7/10
6.9/10
2560 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is good for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.5/10
7.4/10
2560 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is good for media consumption, while the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$650
$1,499
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) has a price of $650 and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) costs $1,499.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.9/10
5.4/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
10.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,200 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) and LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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