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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize high-resolution work and digital photo editing where color accuracy is crucial, the Dell U3223QE with its strong sRGB color performance will serve you well and save you money. However, if you desire a larger screen for a more immersive media consumption experience and can benefit from deeper blacks and higher contrast in your viewing content, the Samsung S43CG70 may be worth the extra investment. The Samsung also offers a broader color gamut which is beneficial for print photo editing. Keep in mind that for fast-paced gaming, neither of these options is ideal due to their response times, but for casual gaming, both will suffice, with the Samsung potentially offering a slightly better experience due to its variable refresh rate feature. 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
Advantages of the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
- Good for casual gaming
- Good contrast
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.2
7.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
94.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is good for casual gaming, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
4.9
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
24.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.9
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
103 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good for productivity, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Cost
$880
$999
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) has a price of $880 and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) costs $999.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
7.0
6.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) to be good for media consumption, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) | Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$880 | $999 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 43" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS Black | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | 512 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2104:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 400 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 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 24.3 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 60,144 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 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 103 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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