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Updated April 11, 2024·
If price is a concern and you're focused on digital photo editing with a need for accurate sRGB colors, the Asus PA329CV could be a great fit. On the other hand, if you're willing to invest slightly more for improved contrast and better overall image clarity which enhances media consumption, the Dell U3223QE with its IPS Black panel is a strong contender. Keep in mind, however, neither of these monitors are ideal for HDR gaming or competitive gaming due to lower refresh rates and response times. For productivity tasks like handling documents and spreadsheets, both are adequate, with the Dell having a slight edge due to its higher contrast. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA329CV (IPS)
- The Asus PA329CV (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black).
Advantages of the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black)
- Good for media consumption
- Good brightness
Key differences
Cost
$529
$880
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) has a price of $529 and the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) costs $880.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2104:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
438 nits
80.0 %
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 Asus PA329CV (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
3.8
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
15.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
24.3 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and Asus PA329CV (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
7.7
7.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
137 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and Asus PA329CV (IPS) are both good for productivity.
Media Consumption
6.5
7.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2104:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
438 nits
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) to be good for media consumption, while the Asus PA329CV (IPS) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA329CV (IPS) | Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$529 | $880 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 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 | 1000:1 | 2104:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 438 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.6 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 15 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 | 137 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 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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