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Updated April 22, 2024·
The Dell U2723QE offers a good balance for productivity with a large, sharp screen and excellent text clarity, making it an economical choice for work and general media consumption. However, for a premium price, the ViewSonic XG321UG provides significantly better performance for gaming, with high refresh rates and faster response times, while also offering better contrast and color depth for serious photo and video editing. If gaming or color-critical work is a priority and cost less of a concern, the ViewSonic is a solid investment; otherwise, the Dell offers good value for everyday use and professional tasks. 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
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED)
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Key differences
Cost
$545
$2,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) has a price of $545 and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) costs $2,300.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) 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 ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
6.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1978:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
341 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
415 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
97.3 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) and Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
4.9
4.6
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
20.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.6 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
341 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
8.1
7.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
162 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
137 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) to be very good for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is good.
Media Consumption
7.0
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
1978:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
341 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
415 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) to be good for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) | ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$545 | $2,300 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS Black | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 4 | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1978:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 341 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 415 nits | 1400 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.7 ms | 3.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 48,144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 162 PPI | 137 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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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