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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a higher resolution for detailed work and productivity tasks, the Dell U3223QE with its higher screen resolution would fit better, but keep in mind it's not the best choice for HDR gaming or competitive gaming due to lower refresh rates and peak brightness. The LG 32GQ850, on the other hand, offers a higher refresh rate and better performance for competitive gaming, while still being suitable for print photo editing despite its lower resolution. Both monitors offer good image clarity, but the Dell might suit productivity-focused users more, and the LG will cater better to users who lean towards gaming. 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
- Good brightness
Advantages of the LG 32GQ850 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
- Good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
3.8
5.2
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
260Hz
24.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 260 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.9
5.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good for productivity, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0
5.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good for media consumption, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$825
$718
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) has a price of $825 and the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) costs $718.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.2
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
260Hz
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
94.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) | LG 32GQ850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$825 | $718 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS Black | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | 16 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2104:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 150 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 438 nits | 600 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 135 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 24.3 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 48 - 260 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 5.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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