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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen and better suitability for digital photo editing while tolerating a higher price, the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) would be beneficial. On the other hand, for those who value top-tier contrast and brightness, excellent HDR video editing capabilities, and great color accuracy for print photo editing at a more affordable price, the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) stands out. Although the Dell is good for media consumption, the Innocn offers a stronger overall media experience, particularly for HDR content. Neither are ideal for competitive gaming due to their lower refresh rates and response times. Keep in mind, the smaller size of the Innocn might offer sharper text and images due to its higher pixels per inch. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black)
- The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) has no clear advantages over the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED).
Advantages of the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good for media consumption
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
- Good contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Very good color volume
- Good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.2
7.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
94.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is good for casual gaming, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
5.1
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
24.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.9
9.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good.
Media Consumption
7.0
8.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good.
Cost
$880
$425
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) has a price of $880 and the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) costs $425.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) | Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$880 | $425 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS Black | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | 384 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2104:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 438 nits | 1000 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 24.3 ms | 8 ms | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 5.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 163 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 | 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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Forbes
Mark Sparrow | November 2022
"The Innocn 27MU2 screen isn’t built to Apple standards, but it’s robust enough for desktop use and surprisingly lightweight, considering its image quality. The stand is rock steady and adjustable, plus the screen can be wall mounted. There are plenty of input options plus the ability to display two sources on screen at the same time."
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