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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you are on a tighter budget but still need a monitor that excels in productivity and digital photo editing, the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is a strong choice, offering good image clarity and text quality. However, the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is more suitable for gaming due to its higher refresh rate and better response time, which can significantly enhance the gaming experience for both casual and competitive players. It also has better performance in color-critical tasks, although it comes at a higher price point. Neither monitor is ideal for HDR gaming or video editing, but the LG provides better peak brightness in HDR mode. If your primary uses are gaming or content where color vibrancy and fluid motion matter, the LG might be worth the extra investment. Otherwise, the Dell will serve you well for general use and professional work that involves photo editing, all while saving you money. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black)
- Good for media consumption
- Good brightness
Advantages of the LG 32GQ950 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
3.8
4.7
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
24.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.8 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.2
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
94.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.6 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Productivity
7.9
8.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Semi-Gloss
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 32GQ950 (IPS) to be very good for productivity, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good.
Media Consumption
7.0
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Semi-Gloss
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) to be good for media consumption, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$880
$930
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) has a price of $880 and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) costs $930.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) | LG 32GQ950 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$880 | $930 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS Black | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | 32 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2104:1 | 921:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 367 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 438 nits | 1007 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 24.3 ms | 5.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 5.9/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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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