A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec monitor team Learn more
Updated April 11, 2024·
If competitive gaming is a priority and you're willing to spend more, the Asus monitor with its higher refresh rate and better responsiveness will enhance your gaming experience. However, the Dell monitor offers a larger screen and higher resolution which is superior for productivity tasks and media consumption, and it comes at a lower cost. Keep in mind, though, for fast-paced gaming, the Dell's lower refresh rate and response time may not be ideal. Neither monitor is the best for HDR gaming or HDR video editing, so if those are critical needs, you might want to consider other options. 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 Asus XB273U F (IPS)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Very good response time
Advantages of the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black)
- Good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.0
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2104:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
438 nits
96.1 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.9 %
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is good for casual gaming, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
9.5
3.8
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
5.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
24.3 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is poor.
Productivity
6.7
7.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 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 XB273U F (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.3
7.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2104:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
438 nits
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good for media consumption, while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$1,100
$880
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) has a price of $1,100 and the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) costs $880.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus XB273U F (IPS) | Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $880 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 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 | N/A | 8 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1242:1 | 2104:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 488 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 468 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 | 99.6 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.4 ms | 24.3 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 5.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 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 | 0 | 0 | |
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
More comparisons for you
Compare Asus XB273U F (IPS) vs. MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED)
VS
Compare Asus XB273U F (IPS) vs. Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED)
VS
Compare Asus XB273U F (IPS) vs. Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED)
VS
Compare Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) vs. Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED)
VS
Compare Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) vs. Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED)
VS
Compare Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) vs. Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED)
VS
FAQs
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec monitors team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest monitor information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
210
Monitors evaluated
10,500
Monitors stats compiled
15
Proprietary Monitors ratings developed
108,200
Recommendations made
16,230
Consumer hours saved
About the monitor team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Monitors Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Featured in
