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Release date: 6 Sep 2017
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ASUS VP28UQG review

ASUS VP28UQG. Display diagonal: 71.1 cm (28"), Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels, HD type: 4K Ultra HD. Display: LED. Response time: 1 ms, Native aspect ratio: 16:9, Viewing angle, horizontal: 170°, Viewing angle, vertical: 160°. VESA mounting. Product colour: Black

The ASUS VP28UQG gaming display is built for victory in the professional gaming arena. With its 4K UHD panel and 1ms response time, it blurs the line between what's virtual and what's real to draw you into truly immersive gaming worlds. It even includes gamer-centric features like ASUS GamePlus technologies to take your gaming experience to a whole new level.

A 28-inch 4K UHD display for highly-detailed visuals and more onscreen space

With its 28-inch 4K UHD display, ASUS VP28UQG gives you stunning 3840 x 2160 resolution visuals with a pixel density of 157PPI for incredible photo-realistic visuals and sharp, crisp text. The VP28UQG gives you four times the pixels of similar-sized Full HD 1080p displays so you get more detailed images when playing games or watching movies, as well as more onscreen desktop space for your various work windows. VP28UQG draws you into immersive virtual worlds, with greatly-textured elements and terrain maps that boast impressive levels of detail.

Lightning-fast 1ms rapid response time

Even with today's fastest games, ASUS VP28UQG eliminates smearing and motion blur thanks to a 1ms response time – the fastest in its class. This astonishing visual performance lets you react instinctively to what you see onscreen, so you can take corners like a pro race car driver, or take an enemy out with a headshot as he peeks around cover. In addition, Adaptive-Sync/FreeSync eliminates screen tearing and choppy frame rates for even more seamlessly smooth gameplay.

Robust connectivity

Whether you're playing games or streaming videos, ASUS VP28UQG gives you smooth 4K UHD content playback, thanks to a 60Hz refresh rate and native 4K UHD support via DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI(v 2.0).

Gamer-centric features

ASUS-exclusive GamePlus technology ASUS VP28UQG features the ASUS-exclusive GamePlus to give you in-game enhancements that help you get more out of your game. These tools allow gamers to practice and improve on their gaming skills.
Crosshair You can choose between four persistent crosshairs and fine tune their position, ensuring pinpoint accuracy in first-person shooters. Enjoy perfect aim even when the game doesn't provide its own crosshair or sights.

Get ready for marathon gaming sessions


Get ready for marathon gaming sessions Ultra-Low Blue Light technology ASUS Ultra-Low Blue Light technology reduces the amount of harmful blue light emitted by ASUS VP28UQG. You can access and select four different filter settings onscreen easily through the OSD menu to find the best one that suits the task at hand.
The VP28UQG gaming monitor has undergone stringent performance tests and is certified by TÃœV Rheinland laboratories, a global provider of technical, safety, and certification services, to be flicker-free and to emit low blue light levels.
Flicker-Free technology Flicker-Free technology reduces flicker to give you a comfortable gaming experience. This minimizes instances of eyestrain and other potentially damaging eye ailments when you're embroiled in long, drawn-out gaming sessions.

ASUS VP28UQG specs

Other Features

No flickering: yes
TV tuner integrated: no
On/off switch: yes
Display: LED

Weight & Dimensions

Weight (without stand): 4.6 kg
Height (without stand): 38.1 cm
Depth (without stand): 6.22 cm
Width (without stand): 66 cm
Weight (with stand): 5.4 kg
Height (with stand): 445.8 mm
Depth (with stand): 229.4 mm
Width (with stand): 660.4 mm

Packaging Data

Package weight: 7.4 kg
Package height: 516 mm
Package depth: 152 mm
Package width: 728 mm
Quick start guide: yes
Cables included: AC, DisplayPort

Power

Energy efficiency scale: A to G
Power consumption (PowerSave): 0.5 W
Power consumption (off): 0.5 W
Power consumption (typical): 60 W
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hours: 34 kWh
Energy efficiency class (SDR): G

Ergonomics

On Screen Display (OSD): True
Tilt angle range: -5 - 20°
Tiltable: True
Height adjustment: no
Cable lock slot type: Kensington
Cable lock slot: yes
Panel mounting interface: 100 x 100 mm
VESA mounting: yes

Performance

Game mode: yes
VESA Adaptive Sync support: yes
AMD FreeSync: True
NVIDIA G-SYNC: no

Sustainability

Sustainability certificates: ENERGY STAR

Design

Certification: EAC, BSMI, CB, CCC, CE, CEL level 1, FCC, PSB, PSE, RoHS, TCO7.0, UL/cUL, VCCI, WEEE, WHQL, RCM, TUV
Feet colour: Black
Product colour: Black
Market positioning: Gaming

Thin Client

Thin client installed: no

Multimedia

Built-in camera: no
Built-in speaker(s): no

Ports & Interfaces

HDCP: True
Headphone connectivity: 3.5 mm
Headphone outputs: 1
DisplayPorts quantity: 1
HDMI ports quantity: 2
DVI port: no
Built-in USB hub: no

Display

Digital vertical frequency: 40 - 60 Hz
Digital horizontal frequency: 24 - 99 kHz
Pixel pitch: 0.16 x 0.16 mm
3D: False
Display number of colours: 1.073 billion colours
Viewing angle, vertical: 160°
Viewing angle, horizontal: 170°
Contrast ratio (dynamic): 100000000:1
Contrast ratio (typical): 1000:1
Screen shape: Flat
HD type: 4K Ultra HD
Response time: 1 ms
Display brightness (typical): 300 cd/m²
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels
Display diagonal: 71.1 cm (28")