Comparison between:
- 28" AOC U28P2U
- 28" Acer XV280K B
- 28" Asus TUF Gaming VG289Q
- 28" MSI Optix MAG281URV
Brand, series, model
Information about the brand, series, model and model aliases.
| AOC U28P2U | Acer XV280K B | Asus TUF Gaming VG289Q | MSI Optix MAG281URV | |
| Series | - | Nitro XV0 | TUF Gaming | MAG |
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| Model alias | U28P2U/BS | Nitro XV280K XV280KB | - | - |
| Model year | 2020 | 2020 | 2019 | 2021 |
Display
Information about the main characteristics of the display - panel, backlight, resolution, refresh rate, etc.
| Size class | 28 in | 28 in | 28 in | 28 in |
| Diagonal | 708.538 mm 70.8538 cm 27.8952 in 2.3246 ft | 708.538 mm 70.8538 cm 27.8952 in 2.3246 ft | 711.2 mm 71.12 cm 28 in 2.3333 ft | 711.2 mm 71.12 cm 28 in 2.3333 ft |
| Width | 620.928 mm 62.0928 cm 24.446 in 2.0372 ft | 620.928 mm 62.0928 cm 24.446 in 2.0372 ft | 620.928 mm 62.0928 cm 24.446 in 2.0372 ft | 620.928 mm 62.0928 cm 24.446 in 2.0372 ft |
| Height | 341.28 mm 34.128 cm 13.4362 in 1.1197 ft | 341.28 mm 34.128 cm 13.4362 in 1.1197 ft | 341.28 mm 34.128 cm 13.4362 in 1.1197 ft | 341.28 mm 34.128 cm 13.4362 in 1.1197 ft |
| Panel manufacturer | - | - | Innolux | - |
| Panel model | - | - | M280DCA-E3B | - |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS |
| Panel bit depth | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) | 10 bits |
| FRC | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Colors | 1073741824 colors 30 bits | 1073741824 colors 30 bits | 1073741824 colors 30 bits | 1073741824 colors 30 bits |
| Aspect ratio | 1.778:1 16:9 | 1.778:1 16:9 | 1.778:1 16:9 | 1.778:1 16:9 |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p | 3840 x 2160 pixels Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p | 3840 x 2160 pixels Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p | 3840 x 2160 pixels Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p |
| Pixel pitch | 0.161 mm 0.0161 cm 0.0063 in 0.0005 ft | 0.161 mm 0.0161 cm 0.0063 in 0.0005 ft | 0.162 mm 0.0162 cm 0.0064 in 0.0005 ft | 0.161 mm 0.0161 cm 0.0063 in 0.0005 ft |
| Pixel density | 157 ppi 61 ppcm | 157 ppi 61 ppcm | 157 ppi 61 ppcm | 157 ppi 61 ppcm |
| Display area | 90.36 % | 89.67 % | 89.7 % | - |
| Backlight | W-LED | W-LED | W-LED | W-LED |
| sRGB | 119 % | 100 % | - | 122.5 % |
| NTSC (1953) | 107 % | - | - | - |
| DCI P3 | 97 % | 90 % | 90 % | 94.9 % |
| Brightness | 300 cd/m² | 300 cd/m² | - | 300 cd/m² |
| Peak brightness | - | 400 cd/m² | 350 cd/m² | 400 cd/m² |
| Static contrast | 1000 : 1 | 1000 : 1 | 1000 : 1 | 1000 : 1 |
| Dynamic contrast | 50000000 : 1 | 100000000 : 1 | - | 1000000 : 1 |
| HDR | - | DisplayHDR 400 HDR10 | HDR10 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Horizontal viewing angle | 178 ° | 178 ° | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| Vertical viewing angle | 178 ° | 178 ° | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| Minimum response time | 4 ms 0.0040 s | 4 ms 0.0040 s | 5 ms 0.0050 s | 4 ms 0.0040 s |
| Coating | Anti-glare/Matte (3H) | Anti-glare/Matte | Anti-glare/Matte | Anti-glare/Matte (3H) |
| - | Response time - 1 ms (VRB - Virtual Response Boost) | - | - |
3D
3D displays use various technologies to achieve a 3D effect. Each of these technologies has its own advantages and drawbacks.
| 3D | No | No | No | No |
Frequencies
Information about the horizontal and vertical refresh rates/frequencies.
| Horizontal frequency (digital) | 30 kHz - 140 kHz | 30 kHz - 85 kHz | 24 kHz - 120 kHz | 119.4 kHz - 140.7 kHz |
| Vertical frequency (digital) | 23 Hz - 75 Hz | 56 Hz - 76 Hz | 40 Hz - 60 Hz | 40 Hz - 60 Hz |
| - | - | DisplayPort - 24 kHz - 120 kHz; 40 Hz - 60 Hz HDMI - 24 kHz - 99 kHz; 40 Hz - 60 Hz | - |
Power supply and consumption
Information about the power supply and consumption, energy efficiency class, etc.
| 110V | 100 V - 120 V | 100 V - 120 V | 100 V - 120 V | 100 V - 120 V |
| 220V | 220 V - 240 V | 220 V - 240 V | 220 V - 240 V | 220 V - 240 V |
| Alternating current frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz | 50 Hz - 60 Hz | 50 Hz - 60 Hz | 50 Hz - 60 Hz |
| Electric current (A) | 1.5 A | - | - | 1.5 A |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.35 W | 0.35 W | 0.5 W | 0.3 W |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 0.5 W | 0.5 W | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Power consumption (average) | 45 W | 37 W | 65 W | 32 W |
| Energy efficiency class | - | B | - | - |
Dimensions, weight and color
Information about the dimensions and the weight of the specific model with and without stand as well as the colors, in which it is offered to the market.
| Width | 636.4 mm 63.64 cm 25.0551 in 2.0879 ft | 637 mm 63.7 cm 25.0787 in 2.0899 ft | 639.5 mm 63.95 cm 25.1772 in 2.0981 ft | 638.27 mm 63.827 cm 25.1287 in 2.0941 ft |
| Height | 368.5 mm 36.85 cm 14.5079 in 1.209 ft | 371 mm 37.1 cm 14.6063 in 1.2172 ft | 369.4 mm 36.94 cm 14.5433 in 1.2119 ft | - |
| Depth | 49.3 mm 4.93 cm 1.9409 in 0.1617 ft | 68 mm 6.8 cm 2.6772 in 0.2231 ft | 54 mm 5.4 cm 2.126 in 0.1772 ft | - |
| Weight | 4.77 kg 10.52 lbs | 5.19 kg 11.44 lbs | - | 4.8 kg 10.58 lbs |
| Width with stand | 636.4 mm 63.64 cm 25.0551 in 2.0879 ft | 637 mm 63.7 cm 25.0787 in 2.0899 ft | 639.5 mm 63.95 cm 25.1772 in 2.0981 ft | 638.27 mm 63.827 cm 25.1287 in 2.0941 ft |
| Height with stand | 404 mm 40.4 cm 15.9055 in 1.3255 ft | 437 mm 43.7 cm 17.2047 in 1.4337 ft | 405.2 mm 40.52 cm 15.9528 in 1.3294 ft | 408.22 mm 40.822 cm 16.0717 in 1.3393 ft |
| Depth with stand | 200.1 mm 20.01 cm 7.878 in 0.6565 ft | 269 mm 26.9 cm 10.5906 in 0.8825 ft | 233.4 mm 23.34 cm 9.189 in 0.7657 ft | 233.68 mm 23.368 cm 9.2 in 0.7667 ft |
| Weight with stand | 6.76 kg 14.9 lbs | 7.25 kg 15.98 lbs | 7.6 kg 16.76 lbs | 7.6 kg 16.76 lbs |
| Box width | 715 mm 71.5 cm 28.1496 in 2.3458 ft | 709 mm 70.9 cm 27.9134 in 2.3261 ft | 758 mm 75.8 cm 29.8425 in 2.4869 ft | 829 mm 82.9 cm 32.6378 in 2.7198 ft |
| Box height | 593 mm 59.3 cm 23.3465 in 1.9455 ft | 574 mm 57.4 cm 22.5984 in 1.8832 ft | 451 mm 45.1 cm 17.7559 in 1.4797 ft | 490 mm 49 cm 19.2913 in 1.6076 ft |
| Box depth | 160 mm 16 cm 6.2992 in 0.5249 ft | 160 mm 16 cm 6.2992 in 0.5249 ft | 206 mm 20.6 cm 8.1102 in 0.6759 ft | 171 mm 17.1 cm 6.7323 in 0.561 ft |
| Box weight | 9.15 kg 20.17 lbs | 9.91 kg 21.85 lbs | 9.6 kg 21.16 lbs | 10.2 kg 22.49 lbs |
| Stand depth | - | - | - | 233.68 mm 23.368 cm 9.2 in 0.7667 ft |
| Colors | Black | Black | Black | Black |
Ergonomics
Information about the ergonomic functions - height adjustment, swivel angles, tilt angles, etc.
| VESA mount | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| VESA interface | 100 x 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm |
| Removable stand | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Height adjustment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Height adjustment range | 130 mm 13 cm 5.1181 in 0.4265 ft | 180 mm 18 cm 7.0866 in 0.5906 ft | 150 mm 15 cm 5.9055 in 0.4921 ft | 130 mm 13 cm 5.1181 in 0.4265 ft |
| Landscape/portrait pivot | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Left pivot | 0 ° | 90 ° | 90 ° | 90 ° |
| Right pivot | 90 ° | 90 ° | 90 ° | 90 ° |
| Left/right swivel | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Left swivel | 175 ° | 180 ° | 62 ° | 45 ° |
| Right swivel | 175 ° | 180 ° | 62 ° | 45 ° |
| Forward/backward tilt | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Forward tilt | 5 ° | 5 ° | 5 ° | 5 ° |
| Backward tilt | 35 ° | 35 ° | 20 ° | 20 ° |
Audio
Information about the audio system - number and power of the built-in speakers, supported audio technologies.
| Speakers | - | 2 x 2 W | 2 x 2 W | - |
Camera
Many contemporary desktop monitors and smart TV sets have built-in cameras.
| Camera | No | No | No | No |
Connectivity
Available connectivity ports, slots and interfaces.
| Connectivity | 4 x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; downstream) 1 x USB 3.2 (Type-B; Gen 1; upstream) 2 x HDMI 2.0 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out | 2 x HDMI 2.0 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out | 2 x HDMI 2.0 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out | 1 x USB (Type-C; upstream; 15W; DP Alt Mode) 2 x USB 2.0 (Type-A; downstream) 1 x USB 2.0 (Type-B; upstream) 2 x HDMI 2.0 (CEC) 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 (a) 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out |
| High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) 2.2 | HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) 2.2 | High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) | High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) |
Features
Some additional functional features of the model.
| Features | Clear Vision DDC2B (DDC/CI compatible) Dynamic Colour Boost (DCB) technology Dynamic Contrast Ratio (DCR) technology Flicker-free technology HDR Mode Low Blue Light Picture-by-Picture Picture-in-Picture | Adaptive Contrast Management (ACM) AMD FreeSync technology Blue Light Filter Black Boost ComfyView Flicker-free technology Zero Frame Design | AMD FreeSync technology Flicker-free technology GameFast Input technology GamePlus (Crosshair/Timer/FPS Counter/Display Alignment) GameVisual Low Blue Light Multiple HDR Mode Shadow Boost | 5-way OSD navigation joystick AMD FreeSync technology Crosshair Frameless design KVM 2.0 Less Blue Light Premium MSI Mystic Light Night Vision |
Certificates, standards and licenses
Licenses from regulatory agencies, standards, certificates.
| Certificates, standards and licenses | CCC CE CECP CEL CH RoHS cTUVus ISO9241-307 TÜV Low Blue Light Win10 | RoHS PSE MPRⅡ ISO9241-307 VCCI-B FCC CE CCC | EAC logo EnergyStar BSMI CB CCC CE CEL level 1 FCC PSB PSE RoHS TCO7.0 UL/cUL VCCI WEEE WHQL (Windows 10 Windows 8 Windows 7) RCM TUV Flicker-free TUV Low Blue Light | EyeSafe Certified |
Operating and storage conditions
There are certain requirements for the environmental conditions, in which the display should be used and stored in order to function properly.
| Operating temperature | - | 0 °C - 40 °C 32 °F - 104 °F | - | 0 °C - 40 °C 32 °F - 104 °F |
| Operating humidity | - | 20 % - 80 % | - | 20 % - 90 % |
| Operating altitude | - | - | - | 5000 m 16404.2 ft |
| Storage temperature | - | - | - | 20 °C - 60 °C 68 °F - 140 °F |
| Storage humidity | - | - | - | 10 % - 90 % |
Accessories
Often the packaging of desktop monitors and smart TV sets includes accessories for them.
| Accessories | HDMI cable USB Type-B cable | HDMI cable | DisplayPort cable - optional HDMI cable - optional | DisplayPort cable (optional) HDMI cable (optional) USB Type-B cable (optional) |
Additional features
Information about other features.
| Additional features | Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington | Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington | Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington | Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington |
| AOC U28P2U | Acer XV280K B | Asus TUF Gaming VG289Q | MSI Optix MAG281URV |