If you're on a tighter budget and need a monitor with sharp text and good productivity features, the Dell U3223QE with its larger screen and high resolution may be a better fit. However, if you're a serious gamer seeking an immersive experience and don't mind spending more, the LG 45GR95QE-B's faster refresh rate and superior contrast will deliver exceptional gaming performance. The LG also excels in high dynamic range (HDR) gaming and media consumption, but for tasks like digital photo editing or general productivity, the Dell's color accuracy and larger screen size could be more advantageous. 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 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED)
Good for casual gaming
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.2/10
7.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
665 nits
94.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.9 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) is good for casual gaming, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
3.8/10
5.3/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
24.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.7 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
The LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.9/10
3.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
84 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good for productivity, while the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0/10
5.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
665 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good for media consumption, while the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$880
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) has a price of $880 and the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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