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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize image clarity and color accuracy for tasks like photo editing and general productivity, the Dell U2723QE with its high static contrast and excellent coverage of different color gamuts is a solid choice. However, if you prefer a larger screen for a more immersive experience in media consumption or casual gaming, and value features like variable refresh rate and a faster response time to reduce motion blur, the Gigabyte M32U might be worth the extra investment. Neither monitor is ideal for competitive gaming or high-quality HDR content due to their limitations in refresh rate and peak brightness respectively. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black)
- Good for media consumption
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32U (IPS)
- Good response time
Key differences
Cost
$580
$650
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
$1,000
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) has a price of $580 and the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) costs $650.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1978:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1125:1
341 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
415 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
97.3 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.0 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) and Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
4.9
4.5
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
20.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.1 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
341 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
8.1
8.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
162 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
140 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are both very good for productivity.
Media Consumption
7.0
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1978:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1125:1
341 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
415 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) to be good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) | Gigabyte M32U (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$580 | $650 | ||
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 | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 4 | 16 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1978:1 | 1125:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 341 nits | 350 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 415 nits | 456 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.7 ms | 7.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 162 PPI | 140 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Gigabyte M32U (IPS)
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Tom's Guide
Matthew Murray | June 2022
"The Gigabyte M32U gaming monitor is almost a slam-dunk choice, considering everything you get as part of the package. Gigabyte goes for broke with things like its built-in KVM switch and GameAssist, and those come close to paying off. Add in the well-executed, more familiar offerings, and this is a monitor that deserves serious thought if you’re in the market for what it delivers."
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