If you prioritize high-resolution productivity tasks and digital photo editing with accurate colors, the Dell U3223QE with its larger screen and 4K resolution may serve you well despite its lower gaming performance. On the other hand, if you're more into HDR gaming and media consumption, the Pixio PX277 OLED Max offers superior contrast and color performance for immersive experiences, though it has a lower resolution and screen size which may not be ideal for productivity tasks. Keep in mind, the Pixio also has a higher refresh rate beneficial for competitive gaming, but its text clarity is not on par with the Dell. Choose based on what you'll use the monitor for the most. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black)
Good for productivity
Good text clarity
Advantages of the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for competitive gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class brightness
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.2/10
9.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
94.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.8 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
3.8/10
9.7/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
24.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is poor.
Productivity
7.9/10
5.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good for productivity, while the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0/10
9.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good.
Cost
$825
$700
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) has a price of $825 and the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) costs $700.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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