If image clarity and color accuracy for tasks like digital photo editing are essential to you, and you prefer a larger screen, the Dell U3223QE with its high resolution and superior static contrast would be a better fit. On the other hand, if you're looking for a monitor that excels in gaming with a higher refresh rate and lower total response time, and are okay with a smaller display and lower resolution, the more affordable LG 27GP83B would be the way to go. However, neither monitor is suited for HDR gaming or media consumption. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black)
Good for productivity
Good for media consumption
Good brightness
Advantages of the LG 27GP83B (IPS)
Good refresh rate
Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
3.8/10
6.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
24.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
The LG 27GP83B (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is poor.
Productivity
7.9/10
6.2/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good for productivity, while the LG 27GP83B (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
7.0/10
5.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good for media consumption, while the LG 27GP83B (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$825
$389
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) has a price of $825 and the LG 27GP83B (IPS) costs $389.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.2/10
6.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
94.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.6 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and the LG 27GP83B (IPS) compare to other monitors
"The LG 27GP83B-B offers today’s sweet spot in gaming specs and capabilities in a well-designed premium package. It’s the first 1440p upgrade over the previous releases such as the LG 27GL83A-B with improvements in image quality thanks to its Nano IPS panel."
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