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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen and higher resolution for tasks like digital photo editing, the Dell U3223QE with its bigger, sharper display could be a better fit. However, if you're into competitive gaming or would like a monitor with a higher refresh rate and features like strobing for smoother motion, the Gigabyte M27Q-X offers these gaming advantages, plus it's suited for print photo editing, all at a lower price point. The Dell offers slightly better image clarity and text quality, making it more suitable for productivity as well, yet the Gigabyte holds its own with good performance in these areas too. The choice boils down to whether you value better gaming performance and a lower cost with the Gigabyte, or a larger, more detailed display for productivity and photo editing with the Dell. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black)
- Good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
Advantages of the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
3.8
8.0
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
24.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is poor.
Productivity
7.9
6.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good for productivity, while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
7.0
6.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1088:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
508 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$825
$365
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) has a price of $825 and the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) costs $365.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.2
6.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1088:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
508 nits
94.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
73.0 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are both only fair for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) | Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$825 | $365 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS Black | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2104:1 | 1088:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 459 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 438 nits | 508 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 24.3 ms | 6.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 5.9/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 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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Zachery Cuevas | August 2022
"The company delivers again with the Gigabyte M27Q X, a 1440p monitor that comes equipped with just about everything you want and need from a gaming monitor. It may not be a 4K panel, but it more than makes up for its lower resolution in performance, bringing a whopping 240Hz refresh rate and a host of unusual features, including an onboard KVM and plenty of ports. It's a great performer, though low brightness levels and a so-so contrast ratio keep it short of top marks."
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