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Updated April 11, 2024·
If image clarity and color accuracy for tasks like digital photo editing are important to you, the Dell U3223QE with its larger screen and IPS Black technology will be better, but it's also more costly. The Innocn 27G1S offers a higher refresh rate that benefits competitive gaming, and it does so at a lower price, but it falls short in color fidelity and resolution for productivity and media consumption compared to the Dell. Thus, your choice hinges on whether you prioritize professional creative work and media viewing, where the Dell shines, or competitive gaming and value, where the Innocn excels. 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 Innocn 27G1S (VA)
- 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
5.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is poor.
Productivity
7.9
6.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good for productivity, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair.
Media Consumption
7.0
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good for media consumption, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair.
Cost
$880
$270
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) has a price of $880 and the Innocn 27G1S (VA) costs $270.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.2
6.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
94.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.0 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) 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 Innocn 27G1S (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 Innocn 27G1S (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and the Innocn 27G1S (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) | Innocn 27G1S (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$880 | $270 | ||
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 | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2104:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 438 nits | 300 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 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 24.3 ms | 5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 5.9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 108 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 | 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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Allen Ngo | June 2023
"The monitor is a sweet spot for gamers who want something faster than 165 Hz while keeping the benefits of fast response times and relative affordability. The VA panel is now more competitive against many IPS options."
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