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Updated April 23, 2024·
If cost is a concern and you're looking for a monitor that excels in productivity tasks with good image clarity and color accuracy for digital photo editing, the Dell U3223QE is a solid choice. However, if you're willing to invest in higher performance for HDR video editing and print photo editing with better brightness and color volume, the premium-priced ViewSonic XG321UG would serve you better, though it's not particularly suitable for competitive gaming and might not be as cost-effective for casual gaming or general media consumption. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black)
- Good for media consumption
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED)
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
3.8
4.6
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
24.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.6 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$880
$2,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) has a price of $880 and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) costs $2,300.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS 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 ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.2
6.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
94.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Productivity
7.9
7.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
137 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are both good for productivity.
Media Consumption
7.0
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) to be good for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS 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 ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) | ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$880 | $2,300 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS Black | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2104:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 438 nits | 1400 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 24.3 ms | 3.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 48,144 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 | 8.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 137 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 2 | |
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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