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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you value higher resolution and larger screen size for productivity tasks, the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is a suitable choice, also offering good text clarity and a more consistent brightness across different content. Conversely, the KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) shines in competitive gaming with its superior contrast, very low response time, and variable refresh rate capabilities, but it has a lower resolution and screen size which may not be optimal for productivity. The KTC also has better suitability for HDR gaming and media consumption, whereas the Dell may fall short in these areas due to its lower HDR peak brightness and color volume. If budget is a concern, and your primary focus is productivity with occasional casual gaming and media consumption, the Dell would be a cost-effective choice. However, for intense gaming sessions and an enhanced HDR experience, you may find the KTC to be a worthwhile investment despite the higher price. 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
Advantages of the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Very good brightness
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.2
9.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
700 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
94.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.0 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
9.6
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
24.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
700 nits
The KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is poor.
Productivity
7.9
2.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good for productivity, while the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0
5.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
700 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good for media consumption, while the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Cost
$825
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) has a price of $825 and the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) costs $800.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) | KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$825 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
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 | 700 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 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 24.3 ms | 0.03 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 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | ||
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 1.4/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 2.5/10 | |
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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