JUNE 2022 PCWorld 49Dell U3223QEPROS- IPS Black panel fulfills its promise.
- Accurate color with wide gamut.
- High brightness in SDR.
CONS - Edges of display are noticeably bright.
- HDR performance disappoints.
- Only a 60Hz panel.
BOTTOM LINE
The Dell U3223QE uses LG’s IPS Black tech to deliver
a top-notch, professional-level, 31.5-inch 4K display
with a built-in USB-C hub.
$1,149
4K resolution make it well suited to strategy
titles like Civilization VI or open-world games
like Assassin’s Creed Odyssey.
VERDICT
The Dell Ultrasharp U3223QE is a great debut
for IPS Black technology. It promises
improved black levels and contrast, and that’s
exactly what it delivers. It also retains the great
color performance high-end IPS panel
monitors are known for, and, to sweeten the
deal, provides crisp 4K resolution.
But there’s more to the U3223QE than the
panel. It’s also a fantastic business, productivity,
and professional monitor loaded with image-
quality options and a king’s buffet of
connectivity. You can plug in a high-end laptop
over USB-C and gain instant access to five more
USB-A ports, DisplayPort out, and ethernet.
Lackluster HDR
performance and
the lack of any
gaming-focused
features do hold the
monitor back
slightly. Gamers are
going to want to
buy a gaming-
specific monitor.
However, if you
only game
occasionally, or
aren’t too
concerned about
motion clarity, the U3223QE will work fine.
The price is the kicker. Dell sells the
U3223QE for $919.99 online (fave.
co/3LpwBu0). That’s not inexpensive but,
given everything on offer here, it’s a good
value and an easy recommendation.Dell’s Ultrasharp U3223QE offers improved black levels and contrast.