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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize exceptional color depth and accuracy, the Asus PA32DC with its OLED panel excels in HDR gaming, media consumption, and is highly suitable for print photo editing, making it an excellent choice for graphic professionals. However, for office productivity, casual gaming, and general media consumption, the Dell U3223QE is more cost-effective and still provides good image clarity and acceptable performance for these tasks. If you are seeking a monitor that performs well for a variety of uses without the premium price, Dell's monitor is a sensible option. The Asus will outshine for specific creative work and entertainment purposes, but the investment is considerable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black)
- Good for productivity
- Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2104:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
438 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.9 %
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
4.8
3.8
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
24.3 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.8
7.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
139 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 Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
9.5
7.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2104:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
438 nits
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good.
Cost
$3,499
$880
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) has a price of $3,499 and the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) costs $880.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) | Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,499 | $880 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | Inkjet OLED | IPS Black | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 8 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 2104:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 500 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 | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.1 ms | 24.3 ms | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5.2/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 5.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 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 | 3 | 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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PC Mag
Zachery Cuevas | February 2023
"All in all, the Asus PA32DC OLED is a superbly crafted display for experts in their craft. From filmmakers to colorists and everyone in between, this OLED display comes with just about everything that’ll satisfy professionals and enthusiasts. The undisputed champion of content creation monitors might still be the Apple Pro Display XDR for some, but the Asus PA32DC OLED puts up a heck of a fight for several grand less."
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