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Updated April 11, 2024·
If precise color work for digital photo editing is a priority, the Dell U2723QE significantly outperforms the LG 34GN850B, with better color coverage suitable for tasks like print photo editing. However, if you're looking for a monitor that enhances the gaming experience with a wider view and smoother motion, the LG is a superior fit, thanks to its wider aspect ratio and better handling of fast-moving images. The Dell provides sharper text for productivity tasks, whereas the LG's ultra-wide display may offer an immersive experience for media consumption but sacrifices some image clarity. Choose the Dell for work that requires color accuracy and the LG for a more engaging gaming and movie-watching experience. Give Feedback
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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 34GN850B (IPS)
- Very good response time
Key differences
Productivity
8.1
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
162 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is very good for productivity, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1978:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
341 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
415 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is good for media consumption, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$580
$750
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) has a price of $580 and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) costs $750.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1978:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
341 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
415 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
97.3 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.5 %
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 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.9
4.5
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
20.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
341 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) | LG 34GN850B (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$580 | $750 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 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 | 950:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 341 nits | 359 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 415 nits | 436 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 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.7 ms | 6.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 162 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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Tim Schiesser | August 2020
"Mid-range 3440 x 1440 144Hz VA monitors are ~$500 to $600 these days. You are getting a much better product for the higher price of the LG, with faster response times and better colors (outside of the contrast ratio), but this is definitely a monitor that is reserved for those that want the best of the best and are willing to pay for it."
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