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LG DualUp 28MQ780 — 28″ · 16:18 Nano IPS
LG

LG DualUp 28MQ780

28″ · 16:18 Nano IPS

82
/ 100
From $699
VS
Espresso 17 Pro wins by 2
Espresso 17 Pro — 17″ · Portable touch
Espresso

Espresso 17 Pro

17″ · Portable touch

84
/ 100
From $739
Specdex verdict

Espresso 17 Pro takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, LG DualUp 28MQ780 lands at 82 and Espresso 17 Pro at 84. That puts Espresso 17 Pro ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick LG DualUp 28MQ780 if…

  • Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • Modern connectivity
  • Mature firmware

Pick Espresso 17 Pro if…

  • Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • Modern connectivity
  • Mature firmware
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Picture quality

Tie

Color accuracy and HDR performance

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

LG DualUp 28MQ780 82
vs
84 Espresso 17 Pro

Score breakdown

LG DualUp 28MQ780
82
color 82
motion 72
hdr 62
features 80
Espresso 17 Pro
84
color 84
motion 72
hdr 62
features 82

Specs side-by-side

LG DualUp 28MQ780 versus Espresso 17 Pro — full spec comparison
Spec LG DualUp 28MQ780 Espresso 17 Pro
Panel
16:18 Nano IPS
Portable touch
Size
28"
17"
Release year
2022
2023

LG DualUp 28MQ780

Pros
  • +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • +Modern connectivity
  • +Mature firmware
Cons
  • Stand ergonomics vary
  • HDR on IPS limited
  • OLED burn-in risk

Espresso 17 Pro

Pros
  • +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • +Modern connectivity
  • +Mature firmware
Cons
  • Stand ergonomics vary
  • HDR on IPS limited
  • OLED burn-in risk

FAQ: LG DualUp 28MQ780 vs Espresso 17 Pro

Which is better, LG DualUp 28MQ780 or Espresso 17 Pro? +

Espresso 17 Pro scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is LG DualUp 28MQ780 worth the price? +

At $699, LG DualUp 28MQ780 delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in color.

Is Espresso 17 Pro worth the price? +

At $739, Espresso 17 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in color.

Does LG DualUp 28MQ780 or Espresso 17 Pro 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.