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Updated April 11, 2024·
If budget is a concern and you need a larger screen for tasks like photo editing, the Dell U3223QE offers a bigger display and similar color accuracy for general productivity at a lower cost. However, if you're seeking a better overall media experience and plan to engage in some HDR gaming, the Sony M9, with its higher contrast and HDR performance, justifies its higher price. While the Dell falls short for gaming due to its lower refresh rate, the Sony M9 provides a smoother gaming experience with a decent refresh rate and variable refresh rate support. Keep in mind, the Sony has a smaller screen, which may not be ideal for multitasking in productivity contexts. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black)
- The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) has no clear advantages over the Sony M9 (IPS FALD).
Advantages of the Sony M9 (IPS FALD)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
- Good contrast
- Good color volume
- Good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.2
7.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
94.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
67.7 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is good for casual gaming, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
5.7
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
24.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
24 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.9
9.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is best in class for productivity, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good.
Media Consumption
7.0
7.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are both good for media consumption, though the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is somewhat better.
Cost
$880
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) has a price of $880 and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) | Sony M9 (IPS FALD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$880 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS Black | IPS FALD | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | 96 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2104:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 432 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 438 nits | 695 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 24.3 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 24 - 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 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
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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