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Updated April 11, 2024·
If budget is a concern and you prioritize larger screen size and high resolution for tasks like digital photo editing or productivity, the Dell U3223QE could be the better choice. However, for the best gaming experience with superb contrast and motion handling, despite a smaller screen and lower resolution, the LG 27GS95QE would be preferable, especially for competitive gaming. Keep in mind, the LG also offers HDR gaming and media consumption capabilities, which the Dell does not excel in, though it comes at a higher price. The Dell, with its IPS Black panel, offers a compromise between cost and professional-grade color accuracy useful for print photo editing. 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 27GS95QE (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- 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
196 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
636 nits
94.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
72.5 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
9.5
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
24.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.5 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
196 nits
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is poor.
Productivity
7.9
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good for productivity, while the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0
7.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
196 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
636 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are both good for media consumption, though the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$880
$650
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) has a price of $880 and the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) costs $650.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) | LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$880 | $650 | ||
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 | 196 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 438 nits | 636 nits | |
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 | 0.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 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 | 9.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 111 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7.2/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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