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Release date: Aug. 14, 2021
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ASUS TUF Gaming VG28UQL1A review

ASUS TUF Gaming VG28UQL1A. Display diagonal: 71.1 cm (28"), Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels, HD type: 4K Ultra HD, Display technology: LCD, Response time: 1 ms, Native aspect ratio: 16:9, Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°, Viewing angle, vertical: 178°. Built-in speaker(s). Built-in USB hub, USB hub version: 2.0 / 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1). VESA mounting, Height adjustment. Product colour: Black

ALL THE ESSENTIALS FOR NEXT-GEN GAMEPLAY

The 28-inch TUF Gaming VG28UQL1A 4K UHD gaming monitor featuring a Fast IPS panel and NVIDIA® G-SYNC® compatibility for blistering-fast 144 Hz gaming. Its clever combination of Display Stream Compression (DSC), ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (ELMB Sync) and AMD FreeSync™ Premium technologies enables buttery-smooth gaming on PCs. Console gamers can get their fix, too, as TUF Gaming VG28UQL1A supports up to 4K 120 Hz visuals via HDMI® 2.1 without chroma subsampling. In addition, it meets DisplayHDR™ 400 compliance standards and has a 90% DCI-P3 gamut to offer exceptional colors and contrast.
GAMING KEY SPEC

144HZ REFRESH RATE AND 1MS (GTG) RESPONSE TIME

The liquid crystal elements in the ASUS Fast IPS display switches up to 4X faster than conventional IPS panels for swifter response, allowing you to enjoy the latest fast-paced games in all their glory with supersmooth lag-free visuals, even at the highest display settings.
GAMING KEY SPEC

ADAPTIVE-SYNC

TUF VG28UQL1A is NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible and includes AMD FreeSync Premium technology to ensure supersmooth, tear-free visuals with low latency.
COLOR PERFORMANCE

HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE

TUF Gaming VG28UQL1A takes advantage of HDR technology to deliver more vivid colors and higher contrast levels compared to traditional monitors.
EXCLUSIVE GAMING FEATURE

ELMB SYNC

TUF Gaming VG28UQL1A includes ELMB Sync* software that enables ELMB to work simultaneously with adaptive-sync technology to eliminate ghosting and tearing for extraordinarily sharp, high-frame-rate gaming.
*Ideal for Fast-paced games , works better over 85Hz.
EXCLUSIVE GAMING FEATURE

VARIABLE OVERDRIVE

Integrated ASUS Variable Overdrive technology allows the display to dynamically alter its overdrive setting as frame rates fluctuate, ensuring optimal results for any game. You choose how strong you want the overall effect to be, then let the monitor take it from there.
IN-GAME ENHANCEMENTS

INTUITIVE CONTROLS

ASUS DisplayWidget Lite is a software utility that lets you easily and quickly tweak settings or configure ASUS-exclusive features such as Shadow Boost, ASUS GameVisual, and more.

SHADOW BOOST

ASUS Shadow Boost technology clarifies dark areas of the game without overexposing brighter areas, improving overall viewing while also making it easier to spot enemies hidden in dark areas of the map.

GAMEPLUS

The ASUS-exclusive, integrated GamePlus hotkey offers in-game enhancements that help you get more out of your game. This function is co-developed with input from pro gamers, allowing them to practice and improve their gaming skills.

GAMEVISUAL

ASUS GameVisual Technology has seven pre-set display modes to optimize visuals for different types of content. This unique feature can be easily accessed through a hotkey or the on-screen display settings menu.

FLICKER-FREE TECHNOLOGY

Flicker-Free technology reduces flicker to minimize eyestrain for improved comfort when you're embroiled in long gaming sessions.

LOW BLUE LIGHT

The new hardware-based ASUS Low Blue Light technology reduces potentially harmful high-energy blue light emissions while offering color performance that’s better than monitors with software-only filtering solutions.
ENGINEERING

EXTENSIVE CONNECTIVITY

A multitude of connectivity options, including HDMI 2.0 and 2.1, plus DisplayPort™ 1.4 (DSC), ensures wide compatibility with a variety of input sources.

ERGONOMIC DESIGN

With an ergonomically-designed stand, it provides tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments so you can easily find your ideal viewing position. The display is also VESA-compatible for wall mounting.

  • 28-inch UHD (3840 x 2160) Fast IPS gaming monitor with 144 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms (GTG) response time, designed for professional gamers
  • HDMI® 2.1 supports native 4K 120 Hz gaming without chroma subsampling (4:4:4) on PlayStation® 5 and Xbox Series X
  • ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (ELMB Sync) technology enables ELMB and variable-refresh-rate technologies to work simultaneously to eliminate ghosting and tearing for sharp gaming visuals with high frame rates
  • NVIDIA® G-SYNC® Compatible, AMD FreeSync™ Premium, and exclusive Variable Overdrive technology ensure seamless, tear-free gaming
  • High dynamic range (HDR) technology with DisplayHDR™ 400 compliance and 90% DCI-P3 professional color gamut provide amazing color performance

ASUS TUF Gaming VG28UQL1A specs

Weight & Dimensions

Weight (without stand): 4.67 kg
Height (without stand): 36.9 cm
Depth (without stand): 6.56 cm
Width (without stand): 64 cm
Weight (with stand): 6.89 kg
Height (with stand): 539.8 mm
Depth (with stand): 213.8 mm
Width (with stand): 639.5 mm

Packaging Data

Package type: Box
Package weight: 10.4 kg
Package height: 446 mm
Package depth: 224 mm
Package width: 716 mm
Quick start guide: yes
Cables included: DisplayPort, HDMI, USB Type-A
Stand included: yes

Power

Energy efficiency scale: A to G
AC input frequency: 50/60 Hz
AC input voltage: 100 - 240 V
Power consumption (PowerSave): 0.45 W
Power consumption (off): 0.3 W
Power consumption (standby): 0.3 W
Power consumption (typical): 33 W
Energy consumption (HDR) per 1000 hours: 60 kWh
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hours: 33 kWh
Energy efficiency class (HDR): G
Energy efficiency class (SDR): G

Ergonomics

Tilt angle range: 20 - -5°
Tiltable: True
Swivel angle range: 15 - -15°
Pivot: True
Pivot angle: 90 - -90°
Swivelling: True
Height adjustment: 12 cm
Height adjustment: yes
Cable lock slot type: Kensington
Cable lock slot: yes
Panel mounting interface: 100 x 100 mm
VESA mounting: yes

Performance

Game mode: yes
Flicker-free technology: yes
AMD FreeSync type: FreeSync Premium
AMD FreeSync: True
NVIDIA G-SYNC type: G-SYNC Compatible
NVIDIA G-SYNC: yes

Design

Feet colour: Black
Detachable stand: yes
Product colour: Black
Market positioning: Gaming

Multimedia

RMS rated power: 2 W
Number of speakers: 2
Built-in camera: no
Built-in speaker(s): yes

Ports & Interfaces

DC-in jack: yes
Headphone connectivity: 3.5 mm
Headphone outputs: 1
Headphone out: yes
DisplayPort version: 1.4
DisplayPorts quantity: 1
HDMI version: 2.1
HDMI ports quantity: 4
HDMI: True
USB Type-A downstream ports quantity: 2
USB hub version: 2.0 / 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Built-in USB hub: yes

Display

Colour gamut: 90%
RGB colour space: DCI-P3
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported: yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology: High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10)
Viewable size, vertical: 34.1 cm
Viewable size, horizontal: 62.1 cm
Pixel pitch: 0.16 x 0.16 mm
Display number of colours: 1.073 billion colours
Viewing angle, vertical: 178°
Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°
Dynamic contrast ratio marketing name: SmartContrast
Maximum refresh rate: 144 Hz
Contrast ratio (dynamic): 1000000:1
Contrast ratio (typical): 1000:1
Screen shape: Flat
Anti-glare screen: yes
Backlight type: LED
Display technology: LCD
HD type: 4K Ultra HD
Response time: 1 ms
Display brightness (typical): 450 cd/m²
Panel type: IPS
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels
Display diagonal: 71.1 cm (28")