The Dell U2723QE offers a sharp image with high resolution suitable for digital photo editing, good text quality, and is great for productivity due to its larger screen real estate and consistent color across the display. If you're into casual gaming and your priority is a crisp display for work and some photo editing at a more affordable price, this could be the right choice. On the other hand, the LG 45GR95QE excels in gaming with its higher refresh rate, providing a smoother experience, and is better for HDR gaming and media consumption due to its superior contrast and peak brightness, but it comes at a higher cost. If gaming, particularly competitive gaming, and immersive media consumption are your priorities and you're willing to invest more, the LG would be a better fit. 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 45GR95QE (W-OLED)
Good for casual gaming
Very good for competitive gaming
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.1/10
7.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1978:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
341 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
415 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
665 nits
97.3 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.9 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is good for casual gaming, while the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
4.9/10
8.1/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
20.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.7 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
341 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
The LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is poor.
Productivity
8.1/10
3.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
162 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
84 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is very good for productivity, while the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0/10
5.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1978:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
341 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
415 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
665 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is good for media consumption, while the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$545
$1,700
$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 45GR95QE (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
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