If you prioritize a premium gaming experience with more immersive visuals, the Acer X34V with its higher refresh rate and superior contrast might be worth the extra investment. But for tasks like digital photo editing, the Dell U2723QE with its high resolution and accurate color representation offers better performance. If your focus is general productivity and you are on a budget, the Dell might be the more cost-effective choice despite the Acer's advantages in gaming and media consumption. Keep in mind the Dell's lower refresh rate and brightness may not be ideal for high-dynamic-range (HDR) content or competitive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer X34V (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Advantages of the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black)
Very good for productivity
Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.6/10
6.1/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1978:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
341 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
415 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.3 %
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is only fair.
Productivity
5.7/10
8.1/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
162 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is very good for productivity, while the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.5/10
7.0/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1978:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
341 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
415 nits
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is good.
Cost
$700
$545
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) has a price of $700 and the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) costs $545.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.2/10
4.9/10
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
20.7 ms
48 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
341 nits
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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