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Updated April 11, 2024·
If aesthetics and superior image clarity are a priority, and you're invested in the Apple ecosystem, the Apple Studio Display offers exceptional text quality and image clarity, making it better suited for graphic design and content creation. However, the Dell U3223QE is more affordable and features an IPS Black panel which provides higher contrast, making it a solid choice for everyday productivity and media consumption. Both offer poor gaming performance, so if gaming is a priority, neither of these would be ideal. Remember, while the Apple display offers a higher resolution and possibly a better overall picture, the Dell monitor provides better value for money with very good image quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Studio Display (IPS)
- Best in class for productivity
- Best in class text clarity
- Best in class image clarity
Advantages of the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black)
- The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) has no clear advantages over the Apple Studio Display (IPS).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.0
3.8
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
20.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
24.3 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
9.5
7.9
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
218 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is best in class for productivity, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good.
Cost
$1,599
$880
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) has a price of $1,599 and the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) costs $880.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
6.2
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2104:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
438 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.9 %
Glossy
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and Apple Studio Display (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
7.0
7.0
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2104:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
438 nits
Glossy
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and Apple Studio Display (IPS) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Dell U3223QE (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 U3223QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Studio Display (IPS) | Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,599 | $880 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
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 | 8 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1052:1 | 2104:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 584 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 438 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 | 24.3 ms | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 5.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 218 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 10/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 10/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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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