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Updated April 11, 2024·
If high color accuracy is crucial for tasks like digital photo editing, the Dell U3223QE with its better color coverage could be a sound investment. However, for casual gaming and general media consumption, the less expensive LG 32UN650, with its wider variable refresh rate range and strobing feature, offers a strong experience for its price. The Dell has an adjustable stand and more USB ports, enhancing its productivity capabilities, while the LG's performance may be adequate if the budget is a primary concern and your tasks don't demand top color precision or extensive connectivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black)
- Good brightness
Advantages of the LG 32UN650 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Very good contrast
Key differences
Cost
$825
$500
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) has a price of $825 and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) costs $500.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.2
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
94.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.5 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
3.8
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
24.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
11.8 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
7.9
8.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 32UN650 (IPS) to be very good for productivity, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good.
Media Consumption
7.0
7.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) | LG 32UN650 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$825 | $500 | ||
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 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2104:1 | 3229:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 298 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 438 nits | 373 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 98.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 24.3 ms | 11.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 5.9/10 | 6.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
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 | 2 | |
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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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | February 2024
"The LG 32UN650 is a 32″ 4K IPS monitor with gorgeous colors and wide viewing angles. Additionally, it supports FreeSync, HDR and has a stylish design with a height-adjustable stand. Overall, it is an excellent monitor for casual PC and console gaming, light office work and content creation – and everything in between! However, there are better and cheaper alternatives available."
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