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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a high-resolution screen and engage in tasks that benefit from expansive workspace and sharp details such as digital photo editing, the Dell U3223QE with its larger screen resolution could serve you well. Conversely, if you are into competitive gaming or desire smoother motion with minimal ghosting, the Gigabyte M32Q with its higher refresh rate and variable refresh rate support will be a better choice, especially considering it's significantly less expensive. Neither monitor is ideal for HDR gaming or media consumption, but for general productivity and casual gaming, both will perform adequately. The Dell offers slightly better image clarity, but the Gigabyte excels in rapid motion handling. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black)
- Good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good brightness
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
3.8
4.7
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
24.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.1 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 170 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.9
5.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good for productivity, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0
5.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
460 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$880
$455
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) has a price of $880 and the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) costs $455.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.2
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
460 nits
94.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.5 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) | Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$880 | $455 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
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 | 1195:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 333 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 438 nits | 460 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 24.3 ms | 6.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 170 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 5.9/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | July 2023
"Thanks to its IPS panel with a wide color gamut and fast pixel response time speed, the Gigabyte M32Q offers both an immersive and responsive gaming experience. Additionally, it has an ergonomic stand, plenty of connectivity options, and a lot of useful features – all at a reasonable price."
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