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Updated April 11, 2024·
If your priority is a sharper image and professional photo editing with better text clarity, the Dell U2723QE with its higher resolution is a suitable option despite its higher price. However, if you prefer a larger screen and a monitor that excels in competitive gaming thanks to a higher refresh rate and better responsiveness, the LG 32GP850 would be a better fit and will save you money. Neither monitor is ideal for HDR gaming or media, but for daily productivity and non-HDR tasks, the Dell excels, whereas the LG offers a smoother gaming experience. 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
- Good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the LG 32GP850 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Key differences
Productivity
8.1
5.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
162 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is very good for productivity, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0
5.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1978:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1037:1
341 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
415 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
430 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is good for media consumption, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
1978:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1037:1
341 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
415 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
430 nits
97.3 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.5 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.9
4.8
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
20.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
341 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Cost
$580
$600
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) has a price of $580 and the LG 32GP850 (IPS) costs $600.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and the LG 32GP850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) | LG 32GP850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$580 | $600 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS Black | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 4 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1978:1 | 1037:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 341 nits | 412 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 415 nits | 430 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 | 6.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 180 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 162 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 2 | |
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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