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Updated April 12, 2024·
If cost is a major factor and you prioritize productivity, the Dell U2723QE with its higher resolution and larger color gamut might suit you, especially for tasks like digital photo editing. However, for an enhanced gaming experience and better media consumption, the MSI MEG 342C excels with its superior contrast, color volume, and faster response time, making it a solid choice for HDR gaming and print photo editing. The MSI's wider color gamut also ensures richer and more accurate colors for various creative tasks. Keep in mind, the MSI monitor's curve and wider aspect ratio are immersive for gaming and multimedia, but might not be preferred for all productivity tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Excellent for media consumption
- Good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.1
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
1978:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
341 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
415 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
97.3 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is only fair.
Productivity
8.1
5.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
162 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Glossy
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is very good for productivity, while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0
9.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1978:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
341 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
415 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is good.
Cost
$545
$850
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) has a price of $545 and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) costs $850.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-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 MSI MEG 342C (QD-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 MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.9
5.1
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
20.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
341 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-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 MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) | MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$545 | $850 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS Black | QD-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 | 236 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 415 nits | 446 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 98.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.7 ms | 1.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 162 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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