Asus TUF Gaming VG28UQL1A 28"

Overview

Asus' latest TUF-branded 4K, 144Hz gaming panel has a fantastic feature set including HDMI 2.1 connectivity for cutting-edge console gaming. But it's not as cheap as we'd hoped for and has limited HDR capability.

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Last revision on April 16, 2024

Reviewers Liked

Sweet IPS 4K panel
Speedy 144Hz and 1ms combo
HDMI 2.1 for next-gen console gaming
Solid build quality

Reviewers Didn't Like

Not a true HDR panel
Not cheap enough to bring 4K 144Hz to a new audience
Bafflingly bad OSD

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Image Source: ASUSThe S$1,229 ASUS TUF Gaming VG28UQL1A is a great monitor, no matter the games you intend to play. However, its rather steep asking price means that you'll need to look at whether you actually need the features it offers.If you mainly...

By hardwarezone.com.sg on September 01, 2022

While the Asus TUF Gaming VG28UQL1A isn’t an absolutely perfect gaming monitor, it’s tantalizingly close. The HDR brightness could be a bit better, and a USB-C port would not have gone amiss. But these flaws do little to detract from a monitor that...

By Tom's Guide on July 08, 2022

While Asus' Rapid IPS-based TUF Gaming VG28UQL1A is a fine gaming monitor, its release is overshadowed by the latest quantum-dot...

By PC Mag on April 12, 2022

Asus's TUF Gaming VG28UQL1A is a quality 4K gaming monitor ideal for PC gamers who also game on...

By Good Gear Guide on March 26, 2022

Asus’s TUF Gaming VG28UQL1A is a quality 4K gaming monitor ideal for PC gamers who also game on consoles.

By PCWorld on March 25, 2022

All in all the ASUS TUF Gaming VG28U is a fantastic proposition with a quality stand, fast panel response, high refresh rate and the 4K loveliness we adore all wrapped up in a product that supports both GSYNC/Freesync and HDR400, and it wins our OC3D Gamers Choice Award.

By OC3D on March 25, 2022

Matt Smith/FoundryThe Asus TUF Gaming VG28UQL1A is, in many ways, a great 4K gaming monitor. It has a sharp, accurate image with good contrast and excellent motion clarity. Luminance uniformity is its only weakness. The monitor's $799 MSRP is relatively...

By PCWorld New Zealand on March 25, 2022

Though the Asus TUF Gaming VG28U needs calibration for the best possible picture, it offers some of the best video processing available in an Ultra HD monitor. With a sharp detailed image, it will satisfy those looking for ultimate pixel density and...

By Tom's Hardware on January 30, 2022

The Asus TUF VG28UQL1A is a powerhouse, and has a price tag to match. At AED 3,669, Asus ensures it has all the features you would want from a gaming monitor, from 4K 144Hz, AMD FreeSync and NVIDIA GSync compatibility, to HDMI 2.1 ports for consoles. There is nothing this monitor cannot handle.

By TechRadar on January 21, 2022

ProsConsA few years back, the holy grail of monitors for a PC gamer looking for the ultimate was one that had 4K resolution, high refresh rate, low response time, G-Sync or FreeSync and maybe even some kind of HDR. Even if you had just won the...

By avforums.com on January 19, 2022

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Asus TUF Gaming VG28UQL1A 28"

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