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Updated April 12, 2024·
If color accuracy and digital photo editing are priorities, the Dell U3223QE with better static contrast and color gamut coverage makes a strong choice. However, for gaming, especially at higher refresh rates, the LG 34GN850B with its wider variable refresh rate range and faster response time would be more suitable. The LG offers a wider field of view with its 21:9 aspect ratio, which could enhance media consumption and productivity, but it falters in peak brightness and contrast compared to the Dell. If budget is a concern, the LG provides a more cost-effective solution without compromising too heavily on key features for gaming and casual use. 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 34GN850B (IPS)
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
3.8
4.5
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
24.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.9
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good for productivity, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good for media consumption, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$710
$500
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) has a price of $710 and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) costs $500.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.2
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
94.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.5 %
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 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and LG 34GN850B (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 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) | LG 34GN850B (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$710 | $500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
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 | 950:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 359 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 438 nits | 436 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 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 24.3 ms | 6.2 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 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 5.9/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
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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TechSpot
Tim Schiesser | August 2020
"Mid-range 3440 x 1440 144Hz VA monitors are ~$500 to $600 these days. You are getting a much better product for the higher price of the LG, with faster response times and better colors (outside of the contrast ratio), but this is definitely a monitor that is reserved for those that want the best of the best and are willing to pay for it."
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