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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize color accuracy for tasks like photo editing, the Dell U3223QE with its high sRGB coverage and good text clarity would be beneficial. However, if you're more into gaming, especially competitive gaming, you'd benefit from the Gigabyte M32UC's higher refresh rate, variable refresh rate range, and strobing features, which reduce motion blur and provide a smoother gaming experience. The Gigabyte also offers better value in terms of price. Both are 32-inch 4K monitors, so for general productivity and media consumption, they'll provide sharp images, but the Dell's better ergonomics could be a plus if you adjust your monitor frequently. 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 U3223QE (IPS Black)
- The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte M32UC (VA).
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Good refresh rate
- Good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.2
7.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
94.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
85.4 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good for casual gaming, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
4.7
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
24.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.7 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.9
9.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is best in class for productivity, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good.
Cost
$880
$550
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) has a price of $880 and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) costs $550.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
7.0
7.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) | Gigabyte M32UC (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$880 | $550 | ||
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 | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2104:1 | 2776:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 438 nits | 506 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 95.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 24.3 ms | 8.7 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 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 5.9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | December 2022
"The Gigabyte M32UC is a terrific value. For around $600, you get a full-featured 4K gaming monitor with top-shelf video processing, a colorful bright image and a form factor suited for both work and play."
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