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Updated April 12, 2024·
If cost is a leading concern for you and your work involves tasks that benefit from accurate colors like digital photo editing, the Dell U3223QE with its large screen and good color performance would be a solid choice. On the other hand, if you're a discerning viewer or gamer seeking top-notch contrast and color depth, especially for HDR content, the LG 27EQ850’s OLED panel will deliver superior image quality and is more suitable for print photo editing, despite its higher price point. However, for competitive gaming, neither of these monitors are ideal due to their lower refresh rates and total response times. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black)
- Good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good brightness
Advantages of the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Very good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.2
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
94.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
5.4
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
24.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.9
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good for productivity, while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
7.0
7.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are both good for media consumption, though the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$825
$1,997
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) has a price of $825 and the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) costs $1,997.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) 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 LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) | LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$825 | $1,997 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
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 | 200 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 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 24.3 ms | 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 | 9.6/10 | |
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 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
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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