Comparison between:
- 28" Asus TUF Gaming VG28UQL1A
- 27" Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A
- 27" MSI MAG 274QRFW
- 27" LG 27GS85Q

Brand, series, model

Information about the brand, series, model and model aliases.

Asus TUF Gaming VG28UQL1AAsus TUF Gaming VG27AQ1AMSI MAG 274QRFWLG 27GS85Q
SeriesTUF GamingTUF GamingMAGUltraGear
Asus TUF Gaming VG28UQL1AAsus TUF Gaming VG27AQ1AMSI MAG 274QRFWLG 27GS85Q
Model alias---UltraGear 27GS85Q
27GS85Q-B
Model year2021202020242024

Display

Information about the main characteristics of the display - panel, backlight, resolution, refresh rate, etc.

Size class28 in27 in27 in27 in
Diagonal711.2 mm
71.12 cm
28 in
2.3333 ft
684.667 mm
68.4667 cm
26.9554 in
2.2463 ft
685.655 mm
68.5655 cm
26.9943 in
2.2495 ft
685.8 mm
68.58 cm
27 in
2.25 ft
Width636.728 mm
63.6728 cm
25.068 in
2.089 ft
579.44 mm
57.944 cm
22.8126 in
1.901 ft
578.936 mm
57.8936 cm
22.7928 in
1.8994 ft
579.436 mm
57.9436 cm
22.8124 in
1.901 ft
Height350.48 mm
35.048 cm
13.7984 in
1.1499 ft
322.464 mm
32.2464 cm
12.6954 in
1.058 ft
326.35 mm
32.635 cm
12.8484 in
1.0707 ft
322.464 mm
32.2464 cm
12.6954 in
1.058 ft
Panel manufacturer-Innolux--
Panel model-M270KCJ-K7B--
Panel typeIPSVAVAIPS
Panel bit depth10 bits (8 bits + FRC)8 bits (6 bits + FRC)8 bits8 bits (6 bits + FRC)
FRCYesYesNoYes
Colors1073741824 colors
30 bits
16777216 colors
24 bits
16777216 colors
24 bits
16777216 colors
24 bits
Aspect ratio1.778:1
16:9
1.778:1
16:9
1.778:1
16:9
1.778:1
16:9
Resolution3840 x 2160 pixels
Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p
2560 x 1440 pixels
Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p
2560 x 1440 pixels
Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p
2560 x 1440 pixels
Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p
Pixel pitch0.265 mm
0.0265 cm
0.0104 in
0.0009 ft
0.233 mm
0.0233 cm
0.0092 in
0.0008 ft
0.233 mm
0.0233 cm
0.0092 in
0.0008 ft
0.233 mm
0.0233 cm
0.0092 in
0.0008 ft
Pixel density153 ppi
60 ppcm
112 ppi
44 ppcm
112 ppi
44 ppcm
112 ppi
44 ppcm
Display area83.32 %95.06 %97.52 %93.8 %
BacklightW-LEDW-LEDW-LEDW-LED
sRGB125 %137 %133 %-
Adobe RGB (1998)--105 %-
DCI P380 %80 %77 %83 %
Brightness300 cd/m²350 cd/m²550 cd/m²500 cd/m²
Peak brightness450 cd/m²-400 cd/m²-
Static contrast1000 : 1800 : 11200 : 1800 : 1
Dynamic contrast1000000 : 1-100000000 : 1-
HDR---HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDR10+
Horizontal viewing angle178 °178 °178 °-
Vertical viewing angle178 °178 °178 °-
Minimum response time-3 ms
0.0030 s
1 ms
0.0010 s
1 ms
0.0010 s
CoatingAnti-glare/Matte (3H)Anti-glare/Matte (3H)Anti-glare/MatteAnti-glare/Matte (3H)
Response time - 1 ms (MPRT - Motion Picture Response Time)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.

3DNoNoNoNo

Frequencies

Information about the horizontal and vertical refresh rates/frequencies.

Vertical frequency (digital)60 Hz50 Hz50 Hz60 Hz
DisplayPort - 30 kHz - 340 kHz; 48 Hz - 144 Hz
HDMI 2.1 - 30 kHz - 255 kHz; 48 Hz - 144 Hz
HDMI 2.0 - 30 kHz - 180 kHz; 48 Hz - 144 Hz
Console mode - 120 Hz (Xbox Series X
PS5)
DisplayPort - 249 - 249 KHz; 60 - 170 Hz
HDMI - 30 - 223 KHz; 60 - 144 Hz
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Power supply and consumption

Information about the power supply and consumption, energy efficiency class, etc.

110V100 V - 120 V100 V - 120 V100 V - 120 V100 V - 120 V
220V220 V - 240 V220 V - 240 V220 V - 240 V220 V - 240 V
Alternating current frequency50 Hz - 60 Hz50 Hz - 60 Hz50 Hz - 60 Hz50 Hz - 60 Hz
Electric current (A)--3.42 A-
Power consumption (off)0.3 W0.5 W-0.3 W
Power consumption (sleep)0.45 W0.5 W-0.5 W
Power consumption (average)48 W52 W45 W49.16 W

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.

Width673.7 mm
67.37 cm
26.5236 in
2.2103 ft
589.4 mm
58.94 cm
23.2047 in
1.9337 ft
587 mm
58.7 cm
23.1102 in
1.9259 ft
588.5 mm
58.85 cm
23.1693 in
1.9308 ft
Height397.55 mm
39.755 cm
15.6516 in
1.3043 ft
333.5 mm
33.35 cm
13.1299 in
1.0942 ft
330.06 mm
33.006 cm
12.9945 in
1.0829 ft
338.5 mm
33.85 cm
13.3268 in
1.1106 ft
Depth80.85 mm
8.085 cm
3.1831 in
0.2653 ft
39.5 mm
3.95 cm
1.5551 in
0.1296 ft
59.84 mm
5.984 cm
2.3559 in
0.1963 ft
39.5 mm
3.95 cm
1.5551 in
0.1296 ft
Weight5.87 kg
12.94 lbs
3.8 kg
8.38 lbs
5.15 kg
11.35 lbs
3.8 kg
8.38 lbs
Width with stand682.7 mm
68.27 cm
26.878 in
2.2398 ft
590.4 mm
59.04 cm
23.2441 in
1.937 ft
591.1 mm
59.11 cm
23.2717 in
1.9393 ft
589.5 mm
58.95 cm
23.2087 in
1.9341 ft
Height with stand595 mm
59.5 cm
23.4252 in
1.9521 ft
418.84 mm
41.884 cm
16.4898 in
1.3741 ft
368.3 mm
36.83 cm
14.5 in
1.2083 ft
432.5 mm
43.25 cm
17.0276 in
1.419 ft
Depth with stand227 mm
22.7 cm
8.937 in
0.7448 ft
204.29 mm
20.429 cm
8.0429 in
0.6702 ft
187.7 mm
18.77 cm
7.3898 in
0.6158 ft
244.5 mm
24.45 cm
9.626 in
0.8022 ft
Weight with stand10.09 kg
22.24 lbs
4.9 kg
10.8 lbs
8.1 kg
17.86 lbs
5 kg
11.02 lbs
Box width716 mm
71.6 cm
28.189 in
2.3491 ft
689 mm
68.9 cm
27.126 in
2.2605 ft
827 mm
82.7 cm
32.5591 in
2.7133 ft
691 mm
69.1 cm
27.2047 in
2.2671 ft
Box height446 mm
44.6 cm
17.5591 in
1.4633 ft
510 mm
51 cm
20.0787 in
1.6732 ft
523 mm
52.3 cm
20.5906 in
1.7159 ft
498 mm
49.8 cm
19.6063 in
1.6339 ft
Box depth224 mm
22.4 cm
8.8189 in
0.7349 ft
194 mm
19.4 cm
7.6378 in
0.6365 ft
155 mm
15.5 cm
6.1024 in
0.5085 ft
184 mm
18.4 cm
7.2441 in
0.6037 ft
Box weight10.4 kg
22.93 lbs
7.6 kg
16.76 lbs
7.98 kg
17.59 lbs
8.6 kg
18.96 lbs
Stand depth213.8 mm
21.38 cm
8.4173 in
0.7014 ft
--254 mm
25.4 cm
10 in
0.8333 ft
ColorsBlackBlackWhiteBlack

Ergonomics

Information about the ergonomic functions - height adjustment, swivel angles, tilt angles, etc.

VESA mountYesYesYesYes
VESA interface100 x 200 mm75 x 75 mm75 x 75 mm100 x 100 mm
Removable standYesYesYesYes
Height adjustmentYesNoYesYes
Height adjustment range100 mm
10 cm
3.937 in
0.3281 ft
-95 mm
9.5 cm
3.7402 in
0.3117 ft
100 mm
10 cm
3.937 in
0.3281 ft
Landscape/portrait pivotYesNoYesYes
Left pivot90 °-0 °90 °
Right pivot90 °-90 °90 °
Left/right swivelYesYesYesNo
Left swivel75 °135 °60 °-
Right swivel75 °135 °60 °-
Forward/backward tiltYesYesYesYes
Forward tilt5 °12 °4 °5 °
Backward tilt20 °32 °15 °20 °

Audio

Information about the audio system - number and power of the built-in speakers, supported audio technologies.

Speakers2 x 4 W2 x 3 W--

Camera

Many contemporary desktop monitors and smart TV sets have built-in cameras.

CameraNoNoNoNo

Connectivity

Available connectivity ports, slots and interfaces.

Connectivity2 x USB 3.1 (Type-A; downstream)
2 x HDMI 2.1
1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC)
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
1 x DisplayPort 1.2
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (a)
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
1 x USB 3.0 (Type-B; upstream)
2 x HDMI 2.0
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)-High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) 2.2

Features

Some additional functional features of the model.

FeaturesAMD FreeSync Premium
Display Stream Compression (DSC)
Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (ELMB Sync)
GameFast Input technology
GaneVisual (Scenery/Racing/Cinema/RTS/RPG/FPS/sRGB Modes/MOBA Mode)
Multiple HDR Modes
OSD joystick
Shadow Boost
Variable Overdrive technology
AMD FreeSync Premium technology
Display Widget Lite
Extreme Low Motion Blur
GameFast Input technology
GaneVisual (Scenery/Racing/Cinema/RTS/RPG/FPS/sRGB Modes/MOBA Mode)
NVIDIA G-Sync compatible
Shadow Boost
SPLENDID Video Preset Modes
Ultra-Low Blue Light
Adaptive-Sync technology
Flicker-free technology
Gaming OSD App
Mystic Light
Picture-by-Picture
Rapid IPS
Adaptive-Sync technology
Auto Input Switch
Color Weakness Mode
Dual Controller
Flicker-free technology
Game Mode
Low Blue Light
NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible
VESA AdaptiveSync Display

Certificates, standards and licenses

Licenses from regulatory agencies, standards, certificates.

Certificates, standards and licensesBSMI
CB
CCC
CE
CEL level 1
CU
ErP
FCC
J-MOSS
RoHS
UL/cUL
VCCI
WEEE
WHQL (Windows 10
Windows 8.1
Windows 7)
MEPS
TUV Flicker-free
eStandby
TUV Low Blue Light
RCM
BSMI
CB
CCC
CE
CEL level 1
CU
ErP
FCC
J-MOSS
RoHS
UL/cUL
VCCI
WEEE
WHQL (Windows 10
Windows 8.1
Windows 7)
MEPS
TUV Flicker-free
eStandby
TUV Low Blue Light
RCM
CE
FCC
RoHS
TUV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified
TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified (Hardware Solution)
WEEE
CE
cUL
TÜV-Typ
FCC-B
J-Moss
RoHS
TUV-Type
UL
VCCI

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 temperature0 °C - 50 °C
32 °F - 122 °F
0 °C - 50 °C
32 °F - 122 °F
10 °C - 40 °C
50 °F - 104 °F
0 °C - 40 °C
32 °F - 104 °F
Operating humidity--20 % - 90 %10 % - 80 %
Operating altitude--5000 m
16404.2 ft
-
Storage temperature20 °C - 60 °C
68 °F - 140 °F
20 °C - 60 °C
68 °F - 140 °F
-20 °C - 60 °C
-4 °F - 140 °F
-20 °C - 60 °C
-4 °F - 140 °F
Storage humidity--10 % - 90 %5 % - 85 %

Accessories

Often the packaging of desktop monitors and smart TV sets includes accessories for them.

AccessoriesDisplayPort cable (optional)
HDMI cable (optional)
USB 3.0 cable (optional)
DisplayPort cable (optional)
HDMI cable (optional)
DisplayPort cable (optional)
HDMI cable (optional)
DisplayPort cable
HDMI cable
USB Type-A to Type-B cable

Additional features

Information about other features.

Additional featuresAnti-theft stand lock slot - KensingtonAnti-theft stand lock slot - KensingtonAnti-theft stand lock slot - KensingtonAnti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington
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