
Review Summary
2018-05-22T09:00:50
It’s an excellent monitor and instead of having two monitors, I have reduced to one because of the better resolution.
Bradley H.
Wide Screen 28"(71.12cm) 16:9
TN
3840x2160
0.16mm
330 cd/m2
100000000:1
170 deg. (H)/160 deg. (V)
1ms (Gray to Gray)
1073.7M (10bit)
Yes
60 Hz
FreeSync
87 to 134 kHz
40 to 60 Hz
Yes
3 Modes
4 Modes
Yes (Crosshair/Timer/FPS Counter/Display Alignment)
Yes
Yes
6 Modes(Scenery/Racing/RTS/RPG/Cinema/sRGB Modes/FPS)
2W x 2 Stereo RMS
Input Selection
GamePlus
5-way OSD Navigation Joystick
GameVisual
HDMI(v2.0), DisplayPort, HDMI(v1.4)
3.5mm Mini-Jack (for HDMI & DisplayPort Only)
1 x USB Type-A (USB 3.0) Input
2 x USB Type-A (USB 3.0) Output
24-99 KHz(H)/ 23-76 Hz(V)
Power Consumption <62.9W
Power Saving Mode <0.5W
Power Off Mode <0.5W
+20 deg. to -5 deg.
+60 deg. To -60 deg.
0 deg. to +90 deg.
0 - 150mm (0.00 - 5.91")
100x100mm
Yes
Kensington lock
TCO6.0, WEEE, WHQL (Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 7), C-Tick, CU(EAC), KCC, UL/cUL, TUV Flicker-free , CB, MEPS, VCCI, TUV Low Blue Light, BSMI, ErP, PSE, J-MOSS, FCC, PSB, CE, RoHS, CCC, UkrSEPRO
With Stand: 25.99 x 16.38 to 22.28 x 9.19" (66.01 x 41.61 to 56.59 x 23.34cm)
Without Stand: 25.99 x 14.99 x 2.65" (66.01 x 38.07 x 6.73cm)
8kg (17.64 lbs)
889349276068
Reduced from two to one monitor.
By Bradley H.
It’s an excellent monitor and instead of having two monitors, I have reduced to one because of the better resolution.
ASUS MG28UQ Gaming Monitor - 28" 4K UHD (3840x2160), 1ms, Adaptive Sync, Display Widget
28" 4K/UHD panel delivers superior resolution for maximum visual quality and immersion
1ms response time and AMD FreeSync Technology ensures smooth visuals and responsive control
ASUS EyeCare technology lowers blue light and eliminates flickering. When coupled with ergonomics, gaming marathons just got a lot easier
5-Way OSD Joystick delivers the most intuitive control scheme for a monitor, so you can access features such as ASUS GamePlus on-the-fly
ASUS Rapid Replacement 3 years warranty service is included, so you can game on, worry-free
360 deg. rotate
The ASUS MG28UQ gaming display is built for victory in the professional gaming arena. With its 4K UHD panel and 1ms response time, it blurs the line between what's virtual and what's real to draw you into truly immersive gaming worlds. It even includes gamer-centric features like ASUS GamePlus and GameVisual technologies to take your gaming experience to a whole new level.
A 28" 4K UHD display for highly-detailed visuals and more onscreen space
With its 28" 4K UHD display, ASUS MG28UQ gives you stunning 3840 x 2160 resolution visuals with a pixel density of 157PPI for incredible photo-realistic visuals and sharp, crisp text. The MG28UQ gives you four times the pixels of similar-sized Full HD 1080p displays so you get more detailed images when playing games or watching movies, as well as more onscreen desktop space for your various work windows. MG28UQ draws you into immersive virtual worlds, with greatly-textured elements and terrain maps that boast impressive levels of detail.
Conventional 28" 1920 x 1080 monitor - Shows less detail and spacing with less room for work bars on the side.
MG28UQ 28" 3840 x 2160 monitor
See more details and 3 times more onscreen space for working bar on the side. Images are much more crisp and detailed.
Lightning-fast 1ms rapid response time
Even with today's fastest games, ASUS MG28UQ eliminates smearing and motion blur thanks to a 1ms response time - the fastest in its class. This astonishing visual performance lets you react instinctively to what you see onscreen, so you can take corners like a pro race car driver or take an enemy out with a headshot as he peeks around cover. In addition, Adaptive-Sync technology eliminates screen tearing and choppy frame rates for even more seamlessly smooth gameplay.
Robust connectivity
Whether you're playing games or streaming videos, ASUS MG28UQ gives you smooth 4K UHD content playback, thanks to a 60Hz refresh rate and native 4K UHD support via DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI(v 2.0). In addition to its array of connectivity options, the MG28UQ even features two USB 3.0 port that lets you quick-charge your mobile devices while gaming;. Command, control and charge your phone with a double USB 3.0 array, perfect for your keyboard and mouse of choice.
Gamer-centric features
ASUS-exclusive GamePlus technology
ASUS MG28UQ features the ASUS-exclusive GamePlus hotkey to give you in-game enhancements that help you get more out of your game.
Crosshair
You can choose between four persistent crosshairs and fine tune their position, ensuring pinpoint accuracy in first-person shooters. Enjoy perfect aim even when the game doesn't provide its own crosshair or sights.
Timer
The on-screen timer keeps tabs on recurring drops, respawns and other time-based events. And you can move it anywhere on the screen with the navigation joystick to make sure it doesn't interfere with the in-game HUD.
FPS counter
it shows the rate at which frames are being drawn by the display. This information can be used to evaluate the performance impact of different graphics settings and system configurations, so you can fine-tune the balance between in-game visuals and frame rates.
Display alignment
When activated, three lines appear on all four sides of the MG28UQ in order to eliminate any guesswork in lining up each monitor in your multi-display set-up perfectly.
ASUS-exclusive GameVisual technology
ASUS GameVisual Technology gives you six preset display modes tailored to suit different types of scenarios. This unique feature can be easily accessed through a hotkey or the On Screen Display (OSD) settings menu.
sRGB
Ideal settings for viewing photos and graphics online.
Scenery
Provides a greater brightness range and introduces more contrast gradations. It tweaks color saturation for greens and blues, making it ideal for viewing photos and videos that depict scenery
Racing
Reduces input lag, making it ideal for racing games when G-SYNC is on.
Cinema
Enhances contrast and color saturation for lively, vivid visuals - ideal for viewing movies.
RTS/RPG
Enhances color saturation and contrast sharpness to give you better, brighter colors and detailed visuals for real-time strategy (RTS) or RPG games.
FPS
High contrast settings enhance the visibility even in dark scenes to clearly see your enemies.
Get ready for marathon gaming sessions
Ultra-Low Blue Light technology
ASUS Ultra-Low Blue Light technology reduces the amount of harmful blue light emitted by ASUS MG28UQ. You can access and select four different filter settings onscreen easily through the OSD menu to find the best one that suits the task at hand. The MG28UQ gaming monitor has undergone stringent performance tests and is certified by TUV Rheinland laboratories, a global provider of technical, safety and certification services, to be flicker-free and to emit low blue light levels.
Flicker-Free technology
Flicker-Free technology reduces flicker to give you a comfortable gaming experience. This minimizes instances of eyestrain and other potentially damaging eye ailments when you're embroiled in long, drawn-out gaming sessions.
Ergonomic design
ASUS MG28UQ is specially designed for long marathon gaming sessions. Its ergonomically-designed stand lets you adjust the tilt, swivel, pivot and height of the monitor so you always find your ideal viewing position. A quick-release latch lets you separate the MG28UQ from its stand so you can mount it on a wall.