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Updated April 12, 2024·
If budget is a concern and you're looking for a larger screen with higher static contrast for better dark scene viewing, the Dell U3223QE would suit your needs, especially for productivity and casual gaming. However, for the best text clarity and image detail, particularly if you're into digital photo editing or you value sharp, high-resolution displays, the LG UltraFine 5K offers superior screen resolution and color accuracy at a higher cost. Neither are ideal for competitive gaming due to poor refresh rates and response times, but for media consumption and productivity, the LG excels in visual quality while the Dell provides a more cost-effective alternative with a decent performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black)
- The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) has no clear advantages over the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS).
Advantages of the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Best in class text clarity
- Best in class image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
3.8
5.0
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
24.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
14.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.9
8.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
218 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Glossy
The LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good.
Cost
$880
$1,179
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) has a price of $880 and the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) costs $1,179.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.2
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1200:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
94.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Glossy
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
7.0
7.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1200:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Glossy
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) | LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$880 | $1,179 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2880 | |
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 | 1200:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 438 nits | Unknown | |
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 | 14 ms | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 5.9/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 218 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 10/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 10/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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