Espresso 17 Pro
17″ · Portable touch
LG DualUp 28MQ780
28″ · 16:18 Nano IPS
Espresso 17 Pro takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Espresso 17 Pro lands at 84 and LG DualUp 28MQ780 at 82. That puts Espresso 17 Pro ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Espresso 17 Pro if…
- ✓Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
- ✓Modern connectivity
- ✓Mature firmware
Pick LG DualUp 28MQ780 if…
- ✓Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
- ✓Modern connectivity
- ✓Mature firmware
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPicture quality
TieColor accuracy and HDR performance
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Espresso 17 Pro | LG DualUp 28MQ780 |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | Portable touch | 16:18 Nano IPS |
| Size | 17" | 28" |
| Release year | 2023 | 2022 |
Espresso 17 Pro
- +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
- +Modern connectivity
- +Mature firmware
- −Stand ergonomics vary
- −HDR on IPS limited
- −OLED burn-in risk
LG DualUp 28MQ780
- +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
- +Modern connectivity
- +Mature firmware
- −Stand ergonomics vary
- −HDR on IPS limited
- −OLED burn-in risk
FAQ: Espresso 17 Pro vs LG DualUp 28MQ780
Which is better, Espresso 17 Pro or LG DualUp 28MQ780? +
Espresso 17 Pro scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Espresso 17 Pro worth the price? +
At $739, Espresso 17 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in color.
Is LG DualUp 28MQ780 worth the price? +
At $699, LG DualUp 28MQ780 delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in color.
Does Espresso 17 Pro or LG DualUp 28MQ780 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.