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Updated April 12, 2024·
If budget is a major consideration, the Dell U2723QE offers solid productivity performance with good image clarity and color accuracy for photo editing at a lower price. However, for the best experience in HDR gaming and media consumption, along with unsurpassed contrast and color depth for professional photo editing and viewing dark scenes, the LG 27EQ850 is the superior choice, albeit at a premium price. Neither monitor is ideal for competitive gaming due to their lower refresh rates and response times, but for casual gaming, both will suffice with the LG potentially providing a more visually striking experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Very good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.1
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1978:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
341 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
415 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
97.3 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is only fair.
Productivity
8.1
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
162 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is very good for productivity, while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
7.0
7.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1978:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
341 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
415 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) and Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) are both good for media consumption, though the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$545
$1,997
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) has a price of $545 and the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) costs $1,997.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.9
5.4
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
20.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
341 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) and Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) | LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$545 | $1,997 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS Black | W-OLED | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 4 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1978:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 341 nits | 200 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 415 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.7 ms | 1 ms | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 162 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 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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