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Updated April 11, 2024·
The Dell U3223QE is better for tasks that benefit from more accurate colors, such as digital photo editing, due to its wider color gamut coverage and higher static contrast, providing deeper blacks. However, the Gigabyte M32U is more suitable for gaming, especially competitive gaming, because it has a higher refresh rate and supports variable refresh rate, reducing screen tearing, and it also includes motion blur reduction features. Both monitors are good for productivity and have 4K resolution, but if you frequently edit HDR video or need true HDR experience, neither monitor is ideal as they do not excel in HDR peak brightness or color volume for HDR content. If you prioritize gaming performance and responsive gameplay, the Gigabyte M32U is the better choice, while for color-critical work, the Dell might be more suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black)
- Good for media consumption
- Good brightness
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32U (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
3.8
4.5
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
24.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.1 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$825
$650
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) has a price of $825 and the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) costs $650.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.2
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1125:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
94.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.0 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Productivity
7.9
8.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
140 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte M32U (IPS) to be very good for productivity, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good.
Media Consumption
7.0
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1125:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) to be good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) | Gigabyte M32U (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$825 | $650 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS Black | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | 16 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2104:1 | 1125:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 350 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 438 nits | 456 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 24.3 ms | 7.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 5.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 140 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 8/10 | |
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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Tom's Guide
Matthew Murray | June 2022
"The Gigabyte M32U gaming monitor is almost a slam-dunk choice, considering everything you get as part of the package. Gigabyte goes for broke with things like its built-in KVM switch and GameAssist, and those come close to paying off. Add in the well-executed, more familiar offerings, and this is a monitor that deserves serious thought if you’re in the market for what it delivers."
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