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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize high-resolution displays for sharp image quality and superb text clarity for productivity, the Apple Studio Display with its larger resolution is an excellent choice; it's also better suited for digital photo editing with a higher coverage of certain color gamuts. However, the Dell U2723QE, with its significantly lower price, offers a great balance for productivity and is quite capable for digital photo editing too, with good color accuracy and an adjustable stand for ergonomic comfort. Neither monitor is ideal for HDR gaming or competitive gaming due to poor refresh rates, but both can handle casual gaming and media consumption well. If budget is a concern and you need good performance across various tasks, the Dell monitor provides a strong value proposition. Conversely, if you want superior text clarity and are willing to invest in a premium product, the Apple monitor may be the better option. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Apple Studio Display (IPS)
- Best in class for productivity
- Best in class text clarity
- Best in class image clarity
- Good brightness
Advantages of the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black)
- The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) has no clear advantages over the Apple Studio Display (IPS).
Key differences
Productivity
9.5
8.1
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
218 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
162 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is best in class for productivity, while the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is very good.
Cost
$1,599
$545
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) has a price of $1,599 and the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) costs $545.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
6.1
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1978:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
341 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
415 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.3 %
Glossy
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and Apple Studio Display (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.0
4.9
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
20.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
20.7 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
341 nits
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Media Consumption
7.0
7.0
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1978:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
341 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
415 nits
Glossy
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Studio Display (IPS) | Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,599 | $545 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS Black | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 4 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1052:1 | 1978:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 584 nits | 341 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 415 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.1 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.4 ms | 20.7 ms | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 218 PPI | 162 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 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 | 0 | 0 | |
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