If budget is a concern and you're focused on productivity with good image clarity and a larger screen, the Dell U3223QE might suit you better. However, if you're willing to pay more for superior color quality, higher brightness, and better performance in casual and competitive gaming as well as media consumption, then the Innocn 27M2V with its MiniLED panel might be the better investment. The Innocn also offers a higher refresh rate and is better for tasks requiring color accuracy, such as photo editing. Keep in mind, the Dell's larger screen size could be more immersive for movies and multitasking. 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 27M2V (IPS MiniLED).
Advantages of the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED)
Very good for casual gaming
Best in class for productivity
Very good for media consumption
Good refresh rate
Very good text clarity
Very good image clarity
Very good contrast
Very good brightness
Very good color volume
Good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.2/10
8.2/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1098:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
790 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1175 nits
94.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
80.2 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
3.8/10
5.9/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
24.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.3 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
790 nits
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.9/10
9.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
164 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good.
Media Consumption
7.0/10
8.3/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1098:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
790 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1175 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good.
Cost
$825
$730
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) has a price of $825 and the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) costs $730.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
"Thanks to the wide color gamut, games and videos will look even more vibrant than the standard wide gamut displays (such as LG’s Nano IPS with 98% DCI-P3 and ~90% Adobe RGB, for instance), especially when it comes to blue, cyan and green shades. All in all, if you want a 27″ 4K high refresh rate gaming monitor with a mini LED FALD backlight, the Innocn 27M2V is currently the best model available."
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