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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize value for money and a balance between work and casual gaming, the Dell monitor provides solid quality at a more affordable price. However, if you're a serious photo editor or want a superior HDR experience, especially for HDR gaming and media, the premium-priced Innocn offers exceptional contrast with its OLED panel. Keep in mind, though, for competitive gaming, both monitors have limitations due to their lower refresh rate and response times. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black)
- Good for productivity
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.2
9.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
94.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
4.7
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
24.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.1 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
The Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.9
6.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good for productivity, while the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
7.0
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good.
Cost
$825
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) has a price of $825 and the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) costs $1,000.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) 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 32Q1U (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) | Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$825 | $1,000 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS Black | W-OLED | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2104:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 540 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 438 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | Unknown | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 24.3 ms | 0.1 ms | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 5.9/10 | 10/10 | |
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 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 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 | 1 | |
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