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Updated April 11, 2024·
If saving money is a priority and you prefer a smaller screen, the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) would be a good choice and it offers very good productivity performance. However, if you value a larger screen for more immersive media consumption and productivity, the slightly more costly Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) might be worth the extra expense. Both monitors are not ideal for high-end gaming or tasks requiring the best HDR performance, but they are well suited for digital photo editing with excellent color accuracy. Keep in mind neither option is designed for competitive gaming due to their lower refresh rates and response times. 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 Dell U2723QE (IPS Black)
- Very good for productivity
Advantages of the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black)
- Good brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.9
3.8
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
20.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
24.3 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
341 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is somewhat better.
Cost
$580
$880
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) has a price of $580 and the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) costs $880.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1978:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2104:1
341 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
415 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
438 nits
97.3 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.9 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Productivity
8.1
7.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
162 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Semi-Gloss
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) to be very good for productivity, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good.
Media Consumption
7.0
7.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1978:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2104:1
341 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
415 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
438 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) | Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$580 | $880 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS Black | IPS Black | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 4 | 8 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1978:1 | 2104:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 341 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 415 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 | 100 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.7 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 | 162 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 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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