Comparison between:
- 28" Gigabyte M28U
- 27" Asus TUF Gaming VG27UQ1A
- 31.9" Asus ROG Swift PG32UQ
- 27" Dell Alienware AW2725QF
Brand, series, model
Information about the brand, series, model and model aliases.
| Gigabyte M28U | Asus TUF Gaming VG27UQ1A | Asus ROG Swift PG32UQ | Dell Alienware AW2725QF | |
| Series | - | - | ROG Swift | - |
 |  |  |  | |
| Model year | 2021 | 2024 | 2021 | 2024 |
Display
Information about the main characteristics of the display - panel, backlight, resolution, refresh rate, etc.
| Size class | 28 in | 27 in | 31.9 in | 27 in |
| Diagonal | 727.2 mm 72.72 cm 28.6299 in 2.3858 ft | 685.985 mm 68.5985 cm 27.0073 in 2.2506 ft | 812.87 mm 81.287 cm 32.0028 in 2.6669 ft | 684.667 mm 68.4667 cm 26.9554 in 2.2463 ft |
| Width | 631.928 mm 63.1928 cm 24.8791 in 2.0733 ft | 596.16 mm 59.616 cm 23.4709 in 1.9559 ft | 708.48 mm 70.848 cm 27.8929 in 2.3244 ft | 596.16 mm 59.616 cm 23.4709 in 1.9559 ft |
| Height | 359.78 mm 35.978 cm 14.1646 in 1.1804 ft | 335.34 mm 33.534 cm 13.2024 in 1.1002 ft | 398.52 mm 39.852 cm 15.6898 in 1.3075 ft | 335.34 mm 33.534 cm 13.2024 in 1.1002 ft |
| Panel manufacturer | Innolux | - | AU Optronics | - |
| Panel model | M280DCA-E7B | - | M320QAN02.3 | - |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS | AHVA IPS | IPS |
| Panel bit depth | 8 bits | 10 bits | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) |
| FRC | No | - | Yes | Yes |
| Colors | 16777216 colors 24 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 | 0.16 mm 0.016 cm 0.0063 in 0.0005 ft | 0.155 mm 0.0155 cm 0.0061 in 0.0005 ft | 0.185 mm 0.0185 cm 0.0073 in 0.0006 ft | 0.155 mm 0.0155 cm 0.0061 in 0.0005 ft |
| Pixel density | 154 ppi 60 ppcm | 163 ppi 64 ppcm | 137 ppi 54 ppcm | 163 ppi 64 ppcm |
| Display area | 95.94 % | 88.71 % | 90.48 % | 90.53 % |
| Backlight | W-LED | W-LED | W-LED | Edge LED |
| sRGB | 120 % | - | 160 % | - |
| DCI P3 | 94 % | 95 % | 98 % | 95 % |
| Brightness | 300 cd/m² | - | 450 cd/m² | 400 cd/m² |
| Peak brightness | 470 cd/m² | - | 600 cd/m² | 600 cd/m² |
| Static contrast | 1200 : 1 | 1000 : 1 | 1000 : 1 | 1000 : 1 |
| Dynamic contrast | - | - | 1000000 : 1 | - |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR10 | HDR10 DisplayHDR 600 | DisplayHDR 600 Dolby Vision |
| Horizontal viewing angle | 178 ° | 178 ° | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| Vertical viewing angle | 178 ° | 178 ° | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| Minimum response time | 2 ms 0.0020 s | 1 ms 0.0010 s | - | 0.5 ms 0.0005 s |
| Average response time | - | - | - | 1 ms 0.0010 s |
| Coating | Anti-glare/Matte | Anti-glare/Matte | Anti-glare/Matte | Anti-glare/Matte (3H) |
| Response time - 1 ms (MPRT - Motion Picture Response Time) | - | Response time - 1 ms (MPRT - Motion Picture Response Time) | - |
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 | - |
Frequencies
Information about the horizontal and vertical refresh rates/frequencies.
| Horizontal frequency (digital) | - | 27 kHz - 356 kHz | 30 kHz - 370 kHz | - |
| Vertical frequency (digital) | 48 Hz - 144 Hz | 48 Hz - 160 Hz | 48 Hz - 144 Hz | 48 Hz - 180 Hz |
| - | - | Console mode via HDMI 2.1 - 4K @ 120 Hz (4:4:4) DisplayPort - 30 kHz - 270 kHz; 48 Hz - 144 Hz HDMI - 30 kHz - 340 kHz; 48 Hz - 144 Hz | 4K UHD @ 180 Hz (overclock) 1080p FHD @ 360 Hz (overclock) |
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 | 110 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) | 3.42 A | - | - | - |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.3 W | 0.3 W | 0.3 W | 0.3 W |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 0.5 W | 0.5 W | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Power consumption (eco) | - | - | - | 24.3 W |
| Power consumption (average) | - | 30 W | 52 W | 26.1 W |
| Power consumption (maximum) | 115 W | - | - | 140 W |
| Power consumption (annual) | - | - | - | 76.2 kWh |
| Energy efficiency class | - | F | - | G |
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 | 636.5 mm 63.65 cm 25.0591 in 2.0883 ft | 614.9 mm 61.49 cm 24.2087 in 2.0174 ft | 728.18 mm 72.818 cm 28.6685 in 2.389 ft | 611.44 mm 61.144 cm 24.0724 in 2.006 ft |
| Height | 372.3 mm 37.23 cm 14.6575 in 1.2215 ft | 366.5 mm 36.65 cm 14.4291 in 1.2024 ft | 428.52 mm 42.852 cm 16.8709 in 1.4059 ft | 361.18 mm 36.118 cm 14.2197 in 1.185 ft |
| Depth | 63.1 mm 6.31 cm 2.4843 in 0.207 ft | 51 mm 5.1 cm 2.0079 in 0.1673 ft | 87.12 mm 8.712 cm 3.4299 in 0.2858 ft | 67.4 mm 6.74 cm 2.6535 in 0.2211 ft |
| Weight | 5.18 kg 11.42 lbs | 4.2 kg 9.26 lbs | 6.1 kg 13.45 lbs | 4.75 kg 10.47 lbs |
| Width with stand | 636.5 mm 63.65 cm 25.0591 in 2.0883 ft | 614.9 mm 61.49 cm 24.2087 in 2.0174 ft | 728.18 mm 72.818 cm 28.6685 in 2.389 ft | 611.44 mm 61.144 cm 24.0724 in 2.006 ft |
| Height with stand | 380 mm 38 cm 14.9606 in 1.2467 ft | 455 mm 45.5 cm 17.9134 in 1.4928 ft | 451.83 mm 45.183 cm 17.7886 in 1.4824 ft | 408.68 mm 40.868 cm 16.0898 in 1.3408 ft |
| Depth with stand | 193.6 mm 19.36 cm 7.622 in 0.6352 ft | 213.8 mm 21.38 cm 8.4173 in 0.7014 ft | 292.56 mm 29.256 cm 11.5181 in 0.9598 ft | 243.7 mm 24.37 cm 9.5945 in 0.7995 ft |
| Weight with stand | 6.93 kg 15.28 lbs | 5 kg 11.02 lbs | 9.7 kg 21.38 lbs | 7.15 kg 15.76 lbs |
| Box width | 890 mm 89 cm 35.0394 in 2.9199 ft | 689 mm 68.9 cm 27.126 in 2.2605 ft | 812 mm 81.2 cm 31.9685 in 2.664 ft | - |
| Box height | 510 mm 51 cm 20.0787 in 1.6732 ft | 475 mm 47.5 cm 18.7008 in 1.5584 ft | 626 mm 62.6 cm 24.6457 in 2.0538 ft | - |
| Box depth | 148 mm 14.8 cm 5.8268 in 0.4856 ft | 160 mm 16 cm 6.2992 in 0.5249 ft | 238 mm 23.8 cm 9.3701 in 0.7808 ft | - |
| Box weight | 9.7 kg 21.38 lbs | 6.9 kg 15.21 lbs | 14.8 kg 32.63 lbs | 11.18 kg 24.65 lbs |
| Stand depth | 193.6 mm 19.36 cm 7.622 in 0.6352 ft | 213.8 mm 21.38 cm 8.4173 in 0.7014 ft | 292.56 mm 29.256 cm 11.5181 in 0.9598 ft | 243.7 mm 24.37 cm 9.5945 in 0.7995 ft |
| Colors | 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 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Height adjustment range | 130 mm 13 cm 5.1181 in 0.4265 ft | - | 100 mm 10 cm 3.937 in 0.3281 ft | 110 mm 11 cm 4.3307 in 0.3609 ft |
| Landscape/portrait pivot | No | No | No | Yes |
| Left pivot | - | - | - | 90 ° |
| Right pivot | - | - | - | 90 ° |
| Left/right swivel | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Left swivel | - | - | 25 ° | 20 ° |
| Right swivel | - | - | 25 ° | 20 ° |
| Forward/backward tilt | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Forward tilt | 5 ° | 5 ° | 5 ° | 5 ° |
| Backward tilt | 20 ° | 20 ° | 20 ° | 21 ° |
| - | - | - | Headphone hook |
Audio
Information about the audio system - number and power of the built-in speakers, supported audio technologies.
| Speakers | 2 x 3 W | - | 2 x 5 W | - |
| ClearSound | - | - | - |
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 | 1 x USB 3.0 (Type-C; upstream) 1 x USB 3.0 (Type-B; upstream) 3 x USB 3.0 (Type-A; downstream; BC 1.2 charging at 5V/1.5A) 2 x HDMI 2.1 1 x DisplayPort 1.3 (DSC) 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out | 2 x HDMI 2.1 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC) 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out | 1 x USB 3.0 (Type-B; upstream) 2 x USB 3.0 (Type-A; downstream) 2 x HDMI 2.1 (4:4:4) 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC) 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out | 1 x USB 3.2 (Type-C; Gen 1; 5 Gbps; downstream; 15W) 1 x USB 3.2 (Type-B; Gen 1; 5 Gbps; upstream) 3 x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; 5 Gbps; downstream) 2 x HDMI 2.1 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| - | - | Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) High Frame Rate (HFR) Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | - |
Features
Some additional functional features of the model.
| Features | 6-axis color control AMD FreeSync Premium Pro Flicker-free technology GameAssist (Aim Stabilizer / Crosshair / Alignment / Dashboard / Black Equalizer / Timer / Counter / Auto-Update) KVM Switch Low Blue Light OSD Sidekick Smart OD | 6-axis color adjustment Adaptive-Sync technology AMD FreeSync Premium Aspect Control Asus Display Widget Center Aura Sync Color Temperature Selection (8 modes) Dynamic Crosshair Dynamic Shadow Boost Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (ELMB Sync) Fast IPS Flicker-free technology Frame Rate Boost GameFast Input GamePlus GameVisual Gaming AI Gamma Adjustment Low Blue Light Multiple HDR Mode NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible Rapid IPS Shadow Boost Variable Overdrive 2.0 VESA AdaptiveSync Display 160Hz VESA AdaptiveSync Display 320Hz | Adaptive-Sync technology AMD FreeSync Premium Pro Asus Aura Sync Lighting Display Stream Compression (DSC) Display Widget Dynamic Dimming ELMB Sync (Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync) Flicker-free technology GamePlus (Stopwatch/Crosshair/Timer/FPS Counter/Display Alignment) GameVisual HDR Mode NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible Picture-by-Picture Picture-in-Picture Quantum Dot Color Shadow Boost Trace Free Technology Ultra-Low Blue Light Variable Overdrive Vividpixel | AlienFX lights Adaptive-Sync technology AlienVision ComfortView Plus Console Mode Dell Display Manager Flicker-free technology Low Blue Light NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible OSD Joystick Picture-by-Picture Picture-in-Picture |
Certificates, standards and licenses
Licenses from regulatory agencies, standards, certificates.
| Certificates, standards and licenses | Eyesafe certified TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free certified TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certified | CE FCC FSC MIX RoHS TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified | TUV Flicker-free TUV Low Blue Light | CE FCC-B RoHS TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification (Hardware Solution) WEEE |
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 | 0 °C - 40 °C 32 °F - 104 °F | 0 °C - 40 °C 32 °F - 104 °F |
| Operating humidity | - | 20 % - 90 % | - | 10 % - 80 % |
| Operating altitude | - | 5000 m 16404.2 ft | - | 5000 m 16404.2 ft |
| Storage temperature | - | -20 °C - 60 °C -4 °F - 140 °F | -20 °C - 60 °C -4 °F - 140 °F | -20 °C - 60 °C -4 °F - 140 °F |
| Storage humidity | - | 10 % - 90 % | - | 5 % - 90 % |
| Storage altitude | - | - | - | 12192 m 40000 ft |
Accessories
Often the packaging of desktop monitors and smart TV sets includes accessories for them.
| Accessories | DisplayPort cable HDMI cable USB cable | DisplayPort cable | Color pre-calibration report DisplayPort cable HDMI Ultra High-Speed Cable USB 3.0 cable | DisplayPort cable (optional) HDMI cable USB Type-B cable |
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 |
| Gigabyte M28U | Asus TUF Gaming VG27UQ1A | Asus ROG Swift PG32UQ | Dell Alienware AW2725QF |