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Updated April 11, 2024·
The Dell U3223QE offers excellent value with its larger screen, a higher static contrast, and is well-suited for productivity and digital photo editing, making it a strong choice for professionals in graphic design or content creation looking for quality at a lower price. However, if your work involves HDR video editing or you're a gaming enthusiast seeking a wide, immersive display with higher refresh rates and gaming features like variable refresh rate, the LG 38WN95C, while more expensive, provides an ultrawide format, better peak brightness for HDR content, and smoother gameplay experiences. The Dell falls behind in gaming performance and HDR quality compared to the LG but shines in its superior contrast and sharpness for static images and text. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black)
- Good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
Advantages of the LG 38WN95C (IPS)
- Good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
3.8
4.5
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
24.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.1 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.9
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
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 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
7.0
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good for media consumption, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$880
$950
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) has a price of $880 and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) costs $950.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.2
6.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
94.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.1 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) | LG 38WN95C (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$880 | $950 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 38" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 1600 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS Black | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | 4 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2104:1 | 898:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 477 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 438 nits | 692 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 24.3 ms | 7.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 144 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 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 7.2/10 | |
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 | 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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