ASUS VG28UQL1A
- Monitors
- 28″
- 4K
- LCD / LED
Uses about as much energy as the average for 28-inch monitors on Wattabill (85 models).
Running cost at a glance
- €17.12 per year
- €171 over 10 years
- 59.1 kWh per year
- 12 kg CO₂e per year from electricity use
Your country and usage
- Electricity at €0.2896 per kWh (household price with taxes, Eurostat 2025-S2).
- 210 g CO₂e per kWh generated in 2023 (European Environment Agency). Counts use only, not manufacturing.
We assume prices stay the same over the years.
Electricity prices in all EU countries
Same size and resolution, cheaper to run
Models on the market with the same screen size and resolution as the ASUS VG28UQL1A that use at least 5% less energy.
About this model
Text from the manufacturer, via Icecat.
- 28-inch UHD (3840 x 2160) Fast IPS gaming monitor with 144 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms (GTG) response time, designed for professional gamers
- HDMI® 2.1 supports native 4K 120 Hz gaming without chroma subsampling (4:4:4) on PlayStation® 5 and Xbox Series X
- ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (ELMB Sync) technology enables ELMB and variable-refresh-rate technologies to work simultaneously to eliminate ghosting and tearing for sharp gaming visuals with high frame rates
- NVIDIA® G-SYNC® Compatible, AMD FreeSync™ Premium, and exclusive Variable Overdrive technology ensure seamless, tear-free gaming
- High dynamic range (HDR) technology with DisplayHDR™ 400 compliance and 90% DCI-P3 professional color gamut provide amazing color performance
ALL THE ESSENTIALS FOR NEXT-GEN GAMEPLAY
The 28-inch TUF Gaming VG28UQL1A 4K UHD gaming monitor featuring a Fast IPS panel and NVIDIA® G-SYNC® compatibility for blistering-fast 144 Hz gaming. Its clever combination of Display Stream Compression (DSC), ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (ELMB Sync) and AMD FreeSync™ Premium technologies enables buttery-smooth gaming on PCs. Console gamers can get their fix, too, as TUF Gaming VG28UQL1A supports up to 4K 120 Hz visuals via HDMI® 2.1 without chroma subsampling. In addition, it meets DisplayHDR™ 400 compliance standards and has a 90% DCI-P3 gamut to offer exceptional colors and contrast.
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GAMING KEY SPEC
144HZ REFRESH RATE AND 1MS (GTG) RESPONSE TIME
The liquid crystal elements in the ASUS Fast IPS display switches up to 4X faster than conventional IPS panels for swifter response, allowing you to enjoy the latest fast-paced games in all their glory with supersmooth lag-free visuals, even at the highest display settings.
GAMING KEY SPEC
ADAPTIVE-SYNC
TUF VG28UQL1A is NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible and includes AMD FreeSync Premium technology to ensure supersmooth, tear-free visuals with low latency.
COLOR PERFORMANCE
HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE
TUF Gaming VG28UQL1A takes advantage of HDR technology to deliver more vivid colors and higher contrast levels compared to traditional monitors.
EXCLUSIVE GAMING FEATURE
ELMB SYNC
TUF Gaming VG28UQL1A includes ELMB Sync* software that enables ELMB to work simultaneously with adaptive-sync technology to eliminate ghosting and tearing for extraordinarily sharp, high-frame-rate gaming.
EXCLUSIVE GAMING FEATURE
VARIABLE OVERDRIVE
Integrated ASUS Variable Overdrive technology allows the display to dynamically alter its overdrive setting as frame rates fluctuate, ensuring optimal results for any game. You choose how strong you want the overall effect to be, then let the monitor take it from there.
IN-GAME ENHANCEMENTS
INTUITIVE CONTROLS
ASUS DisplayWidget Lite is a software utility that lets you easily and quickly tweak settings or configure ASUS-exclusive features such as Shadow Boost, ASUS GameVisual, and more.
SHADOW BOOST
ASUS Shadow Boost technology clarifies dark areas of the game without overexposing brighter areas, improving overall viewing while also making it easier to spot enemies hidden in dark areas of the map.
GAMEPLUS
The ASUS-exclusive, integrated GamePlus hotkey offers in-game enhancements that help you get more out of your game. This function is co-developed with input from pro gamers, allowing them to practice and improve their gaming skills.
GAMEVISUAL
ASUS GameVisual Technology has seven pre-set display modes to optimize visuals for different types of content. This unique feature can be easily accessed through a hotkey or the on-screen display settings menu.
FLICKER-FREE TECHNOLOGY
Flicker-Free technology reduces flicker to minimize eyestrain for improved comfort when you're embroiled in long gaming sessions.
LOW BLUE LIGHT
The new hardware-based ASUS Low Blue Light technology reduces potentially harmful high-energy blue light emissions while offering color performance that’s better than monitors with software-only filtering solutions.
ENGINEERING
EXTENSIVE CONNECTIVITY
A multitude of connectivity options, including HDMI 2.0 and 2.1, plus DisplayPort™ 1.4 (DSC), ensures wide compatibility with a variety of input sources.
ERGONOMIC DESIGN
With an ergonomically-designed stand, it provides tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments so you can easily find your ideal viewing position. The display is also VESA-compatible for wall mounting.
*Ideal for Fast-paced games , works better over 85Hz.
Specifications
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Model | VG28UQL1A |
| Energy class | F |
| Screen size | 28″ (70.9 cm) |
| Power in on mode (SDR) | 27 W |
| Energy class (HDR) | G |
| Power in on mode (HDR) | 60 W |
| Standby | 0.5 W |
| Off mode | 0.3 W |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Panel | LED LCD |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Power supply | Internal |
| Guaranteed support | 7 years |
| Software updates | 8 years |
| Spare parts available | 7 years |
| On the market since | May 26, 2021 |
| EPREL registration number | 699960 |
Source: EPREL, European Commission. Data updated October 13, 2026.
Product description and images: Icecat (Open Icecat), provided as is, without warranty.