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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you are focused on sharp, detailed images for productivity and digital photo editing, the Dell U3223QE with its high resolution and good color accuracy will serve you well. On the other hand, if you're a competitive gamer who values an immersive experience with smooth gameplay, the higher refresh rate and excellent contrast of the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 might be worth the higher cost. However, the Samsung's wide aspect ratio could prove a little cumbersome for everyday office tasks. Keep in mind, for HDR gaming and media consumption neither is ideal, though the Samsung has a better peak brightness for HDR content. The Dell's more traditional size and aspect ratio make it versatile for a variety of uses, while the unique size of the Samsung could be a standout for gaming and multitasking at the expense of a higher price and possibly less optimal use in standard workspace setups. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black)
- Good for productivity
Advantages of the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED)
- Good for casual gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Good contrast
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.2
7.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
94.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is good for casual gaming, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
5.4
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
24.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.9
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 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 Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is only fair.
Cost
$825
$1,024
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) has a price of $825 and the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) costs $1,024.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (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 S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
7.0
7.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (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 S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (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 S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) | Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$825 | $1,024 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 49" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS Black | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | 2048 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2104:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 420 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 438 nits | 2000 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 85.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 24.3 ms | 2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 60,240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 5.9/10 | 9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
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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