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Updated April 11, 2024·
If budget is a concern and you prioritize a balance between cost and performance for tasks like digital photo editing and productivity, then the Dell U2723QE with its good image clarity and high resolution at a typically much less expensive price point makes sense. On the other hand, if you're willing to invest more for superior text quality and image clarity, particularly for productivity tasks that benefit from a higher resolution, then the LG UltraFine 5K would be a better fit, though it may not offer a significant advantage in gaming or media consumption. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black)
- The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) has no clear advantages over the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS).
Advantages of the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS)
- Best in class text clarity
- Best in class image clarity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Productivity
8.1
8.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
162 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
218 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Glossy
The LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) and Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) are both very good for productivity, though the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$580
$1,179
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) has a price of $580 and the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) costs $1,179.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1978:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1200:1
341 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
415 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
97.3 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Glossy
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
4.9
5.0
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
20.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
14.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
341 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) and Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Media Consumption
7.0
7.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
1978:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1200:1
341 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
415 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Glossy
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) | LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$580 | $1,179 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2880 | |
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 | 1200:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 341 nits | 500 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 | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.7 ms | 14 ms | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 162 PPI | 218 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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