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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize a high refresh rate for smoother gameplay in competitive gaming, the Acer XB323U-GX would be your choice, but it isn't suited for high-quality HDR gaming or media consumption due to its lower HDR peak brightness. The Dell U3223QE, on the other hand, is more affordable and offers better image clarity and higher resolution, which is great for productivity and media consumption, but its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for competitive gaming. Neither is optimal for HDR video editing, but both are excellent for digital photo editing with wide color gamuts. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
- Good response time
Advantages of the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black)
- Good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.3
3.8
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
24.3 ms
48 - 270 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
4.8
7.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good for productivity, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4
7.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2104:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
438 nits
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good for media consumption, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,147
$880
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) has a price of $1,147 and the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) costs $880.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2104:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
438 nits
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.9 %
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) | Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,147 | $880 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS Black | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | 8 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 2104:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 438 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 173.4 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 24.3 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 270 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8.5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 5.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 1 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
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