While speaking about connectivity, it is worth mentioning that if you intend to use U3223QE as a USB-C docking station for your laptop, it has couple of limitations, that you will have to live with: - it only supplies 90W of power to the laptop through Power Delivery on USB-C cable - if laptop needs more to work or does not support Power Delivery, you'll have to power it separately - when connected through USB-C input (not a separate USB + DP or HDMI), you have to choose two of the following three by setting Prioritization mode in Display section of monitor OSD settings: 4k resolution, 60 Hz refresh rate, USB 3.2 support of the integrated USB hub - because of the bandwidth limitation on USB-C input, you cannot have all of it, you have to either live with max 1440p resolution (blurry - upscaled to 4k - but 60 Hz) or max 30 Hz @ 4k (mouse lag makes it unusable) or USB 2.0 only (should be ok for most but see next point) - bear in mind that when using 4k 60 Hz over USB-C input, the USB 2.0 limitation applies to all USB devices connected to monitor's USB hub, including Ethernet network interface - so instead of 1 Gbps it becomes ~300 Mbps max To have it all (4k 60Hz + USB 3.2), you have to connect the monitor with either Display Port or HDMI and separately USB with another cable. Unfortunately you can't use USB-C input for power and video while connecting USB 3.2 with a separate cable - it will not work this way. I didn't check if it is possible to use USB-C for Power Delivery + USB 3.2 while connecting video separately. Probably it depends on the laptop support, but I don't like this option because it would make a cable mess around the laptop - USB-C and HDMI are on the opposite sides of the laptop. If I wanted to accept that, I would not need a monitor with docking station capabilities anyway. I chose this monitor partly because it will reduce the cable count on my desk. For me it is fine for now, I work through a 50-150 Mbps VPN most of the time so 300 Mbps is more than enough. But if it wasn't the case, I would probably have to wire something differently - either video or network - and deal with more cables on the desk. 1440p versions of this monitor (such as e.q. U2722DE) do not have this limitation, single USB-C cable has enough bandwidth to pass everything maxed out without any worries and without a blur visible on U3223QE in 1440p mode.
Thanks for this - on a 3 monitor set up I have the older Dell U2715H as my main middle screen and have loved the colour reproduction it gives. I've needed a 4k for a while (3D work), but I really didn't want the smaller 4k as the text in my main app will be tiny (I've friends who run their 4k at under-sized to save their eyeballs!). Finally, this gives some larger screen real estate to spread those pixels over and seems like the logical next step up. I'm chuffed it's still got that colour repro quality of my old monitor - I've always liked Dells for their affordable, content developer friendly, monitors. Great to see that continue.
Several months back I needed a new monitor and wanted a 32 inch. I took a chance on this Dell even though there was not much information available about it. It has been fantastic. I have not regretted it in the slightest.
@@District7DrewGeraci i am getting By blk Friday deals Dell XPS G13/i9 desktop , wanna get a 32" or bit bigger 4k monitor not a gamer but care about GREAT HDR/pic quality & blks & of course sharp in text under $1200, the BEST out there do u know one/? this Monitor u can get it now under $800, but i heard is better out there or still could be DELL
I never had any eye strain, until I got the U3223QE. I cannot go longer than 10 minutes looking at this screen before my eyes start hurting like hell. Dell gave me a replacement monitor and instructed me with all the settings but still its super bad. I cannot figure out what monitor property causes this but it happens. Just warning you
Thanks for the review, I wish they add a faster refresh rate, I don't know why 120hz+ are only targeted for gamers as if it didn't make everything feel more responsive... maybe the next generation I'll get one... if they ever go a little faster (120hz is absolutely perfect)
Fully agree with you! I've chatted with Dell many times about this exact topic and hopefully they'll increase performance to at least 120Hz in the near future... The only downside is the cost. 4k 120Hz isn't cheap to produce so you'll likely see a $500-1000 increase in the price tag depending on the size.
@@District7DrewGeraci will see, if the end up in this kind of price, the competition is on another level (4K OLED / mini-led territory, @120hz minimum)... if somehow they manage to keep the price around 1100-1200$/€ then it will be an amazing option to consider!
@@suitcafe I'm glad to learn from your mistakes. Been debating the 43 vs the 32 for work (programming + docs/email/slack) the past 24 hours. Wish there'd been a 38 or 40 as an in between, or that the 43 were 5k or 6k, but after seeing your comment and a handful others, I just ordered the 43. Will wait another 5 years and hopefully I'll be able to get a 6k 38-40" 16:10 IPS for the same price as I paid for the 43.
Hi, thank you for the showcase. I've just got this monitor but it got the yellowish white I've always hated in Dell monitors (white is just yellow). It's disappointing as I've been waiting for it got in stock for a while now! Anytips please :) ?
Will This be appropriate for Color Correction and Editing with Devici Resolve. I don't know what specs I need, as I'm new to Editing and color Correction, but I want to use Professional tools.
Yes, I use it as my main editing monitor in Resolve (not reference) and it will give you 100% sRGB and 98% DCI-P3 color spaces (which is amazing for a monitor under $1000)
In my experience that's likely a false claim. The monitor has a matte finish and no real reflections to speak of so I'm not sure how that would be possible. For me personally, in a well-lit room, I have not had this issue and the color and the black levels look great.
@@District7DrewGeraci Thanks. For example the rtings website claims that the screen reflects over 9% of light which is 2 times more than on many other monitors. I am worried about this because my desk is right next to a huge window.
@@mikolajwojnicki2169 I think regardless of what monitor you're using, you never want to put your screen near a large window or in a space where large windows are your main source of light; any and all monitors will reflect some amount of light depending on the intensity. That being said, I use mine for professional editing use and have never had any issues (and I have (2) medium-sized windows in my room, placed perpendicularly to my workstation).
It is much more reflective than older generations of Dells. If I can refer to photo printing papers for comparison - it is more like satin or semi-gloss finish than a matte one.
Just bought the G3223Q, but the blacks are pretty washed out. It was $500 cheaper than the U3223QE so I can live with it. It's nice having 144Hz if you need it
Hi! What color setting do you use in the U3223QE settings? Do you use the Rec709 preset or HDR or what do you prefer? Also have the same monitor and using Resolve too. Thanks!
I calibrate it to rec709 for most of my work. I don't use the HDR on it because while it's a great monitor 400 nits doesn't do much and, I have better 1000nit+ Dell monitors that work better for HDR color spaces.
Thanks for a great review! I would like to use this monitor for my digital art, editing and design work. I also would like to game on it - I'm a casual gamer but do play some fast-paced games. Though I'm not trying to win any eSports tournaments I do have sensitivity for motion sickness and ghosting/image tearing. I was wondering if you noticed any of that while you were gaming? For reference I'm coming from a 1080p 48" tv which I have been gaming on, so I'm used to the 60HZ hahah.
Also I'm curious about the brightness, did you find this was bright enough for you? 400 nits seems quite low. And is the screen quality sharp, and is it visually similar to a Macbook screen? Obviously it's not glass like a Macbook but thought I'd ask how it compares as that's what I'm used to.
Excuse me, but does this monitor also have a "noise effect" all over the screen because the display coating is matte? This is especially clearly visible on large areas filled with one solid light color.
No, that's just from the camera filming the screen and the camera capturing the pixels of the screen/fresh rate. The monitor is flawless; I think they have some at Best Buy if you want to see it in person to ensure it matches what you're looking for.
@District7-Andrew.... Can you tell me if there is switching capabilities from 4K to 2 K on this monitor ..... 4k for video and 2 K for photo editing ..... Thanks
If you're editing video, I'd recommend changing the color space to Rec709 OR sRGB if you plan on delivering streaming content. As for the backlight, I'm not sure what you mean by the question. You can calibrate it via a number of different colorimeters like datacolor or calman.
Is is theoretically matte, but not as matte as you would expect. It is much more reflective than older generations of Dells. If I can refer to photo printing papers for comparison - it is more like satin or semi-gloss finish than a matte one.
I'm planning to get DELL ultra sharp 3223QE for gaming and office use (like photo editing). In the official webpage it says the response rate is 8ms. Do you think itll affect FPS games like splatoon? or are there any other recommendations for 32 inch monitors?
I use it for a wide range of gaming and professional photo/video work and the 8ms latency doesn't effect gaming in any way. It's only 60hz though so that's likely why it doesn't matter. It's a solid choice for both!
thank you for your reply! I've been thinking buying either this monitor or the INNOCN 32M2V monitor which comes with the feature of mini LEDHDR 1000. which do you think is the better option@@District7DrewGeraci
That's a great choice too! It's about 4x the price as this one, but definitely a great monitor if you're looking for premium color accuracy. If someone's on a color budget though, this one is top of my list!
Returning mine, let down after the Apple displays :( Fuzzy, janky stand, no audio or webcam, no headphone jack. Probably the best in Windows world for sure.
You're comparing a $2000+ Apple monitor to a $850 monitor? I mean, I would HOPE that the Apple monitor is better, but likely the only thing the Apple monitor has that this doesn't is an OLED screen. Apple's color accuracy and standardization are one of the worst in the industry and why most post-production houses don't use them. They're wildly unreliable since you can't color calibrate them with 3rd party calibrators.
@@District7DrewGeraciwhile that person does sound rude, I’d just say that you might have wrong info on the apple studio display. It is LCD not OLED, and you can calibrate it with 3rd party calibrators of course. Like you can with any display on mac. Here’s a video of someone doing it. ua-cam.com/video/7_EIy60UBTU/v-deo.htmlsi=L8YVjLOeYrU_l72R Studios do use them for production work, but of course if it’s a high end production house then they’ll be using reference monitors that cost more than $10k. I’d get an apple studio display if I could afford it, but I can’t, so I’m going to get this dell (would be nice if it had thunderbolt, but the built in hub seems pretty great as is) And maybe apple will release a monitor that’s as good as the ones in their new MacBooks and then I’ll save up for that.
While speaking about connectivity, it is worth mentioning that if you intend to use U3223QE as a USB-C docking station for your laptop, it has couple of limitations, that you will have to live with:
- it only supplies 90W of power to the laptop through Power Delivery on USB-C cable - if laptop needs more to work or does not support Power Delivery, you'll have to power it separately
- when connected through USB-C input (not a separate USB + DP or HDMI), you have to choose two of the following three by setting Prioritization mode in Display section of monitor OSD settings: 4k resolution, 60 Hz refresh rate, USB 3.2 support of the integrated USB hub - because of the bandwidth limitation on USB-C input, you cannot have all of it, you have to either live with max 1440p resolution (blurry - upscaled to 4k - but 60 Hz) or max 30 Hz @ 4k (mouse lag makes it unusable) or USB 2.0 only (should be ok for most but see next point)
- bear in mind that when using 4k 60 Hz over USB-C input, the USB 2.0 limitation applies to all USB devices connected to monitor's USB hub, including Ethernet network interface - so instead of 1 Gbps it becomes ~300 Mbps max
To have it all (4k 60Hz + USB 3.2), you have to connect the monitor with either Display Port or HDMI and separately USB with another cable. Unfortunately you can't use USB-C input for power and video while connecting USB 3.2 with a separate cable - it will not work this way.
I didn't check if it is possible to use USB-C for Power Delivery + USB 3.2 while connecting video separately. Probably it depends on the laptop support, but I don't like this option because it would make a cable mess around the laptop - USB-C and HDMI are on the opposite sides of the laptop. If I wanted to accept that, I would not need a monitor with docking station capabilities anyway. I chose this monitor partly because it will reduce the cable count on my desk.
For me it is fine for now, I work through a 50-150 Mbps VPN most of the time so 300 Mbps is more than enough. But if it wasn't the case, I would probably have to wire something differently - either video or network - and deal with more cables on the desk.
1440p versions of this monitor (such as e.q. U2722DE) do not have this limitation, single USB-C cable has enough bandwidth to pass everything maxed out without any worries and without a blur visible on U3223QE in 1440p mode.
Thanks for this - on a 3 monitor set up I have the older Dell U2715H as my main middle screen and have loved the colour reproduction it gives. I've needed a 4k for a while (3D work), but I really didn't want the smaller 4k as the text in my main app will be tiny (I've friends who run their 4k at under-sized to save their eyeballs!). Finally, this gives some larger screen real estate to spread those pixels over and seems like the logical next step up. I'm chuffed it's still got that colour repro quality of my old monitor - I've always liked Dells for their affordable, content developer friendly, monitors. Great to see that continue.
Several months back I needed a new monitor and wanted a 32 inch. I took a chance on this Dell even though there was not much information available about it. It has been fantastic. I have not regretted it in the slightest.
I'm glad you're enjoying it!! It's my main workstation monitor currently and I'm loving it.
@@District7DrewGeraci
i am getting By blk Friday deals Dell XPS G13/i9 desktop , wanna get a 32" or bit bigger 4k monitor not a gamer but care about GREAT HDR/pic quality & blks & of course sharp in text under $1200, the BEST out there do u know one/? this Monitor u can get it now under $800, but i heard is better out there or still could be DELL
Great right to the point review. Thanks!!
I never had any eye strain, until I got the U3223QE. I cannot go longer than 10 minutes looking at this screen before my eyes start hurting like hell. Dell gave me a replacement monitor and instructed me with all the settings but still its super bad. I cannot figure out what monitor property causes this but it happens. Just warning you
Thanks for the review, I wish they add a faster refresh rate, I don't know why 120hz+ are only targeted for gamers as if it didn't make everything feel more responsive... maybe the next generation I'll get one... if they ever go a little faster (120hz is absolutely perfect)
Fully agree with you! I've chatted with Dell many times about this exact topic and hopefully they'll increase performance to at least 120Hz in the near future... The only downside is the cost. 4k 120Hz isn't cheap to produce so you'll likely see a $500-1000 increase in the price tag depending on the size.
@@District7DrewGeraci will see, if the end up in this kind of price, the competition is on another level (4K OLED / mini-led territory, @120hz minimum)... if somehow they manage to keep the price around 1100-1200$/€ then it will be an amazing option to consider!
@@Oxygen.O2the ASUS PA32UCG-K if you have very deep pockets
What do you think about this same monitor in the 43"? The U4323QE. Looking to attach this to a new Mac Studio. Not a gamer.
I'm in the same dilemma? Did you get it? Hows the scaling?
@TheGyanProfessor thanks. Im using 34 inch now. Need to go bigger.
@@suitcafe I'm glad to learn from your mistakes. Been debating the 43 vs the 32 for work (programming + docs/email/slack) the past 24 hours. Wish there'd been a 38 or 40 as an in between, or that the 43 were 5k or 6k, but after seeing your comment and a handful others, I just ordered the 43. Will wait another 5 years and hopefully I'll be able to get a 6k 38-40" 16:10 IPS for the same price as I paid for the 43.
I'm considering getting this monitor but I currently have a 100hz one and I'm afraid going back to 60hz will make me regret it, but let's see.
It's a solid monitor for color centric work, not so great for gaming if you're concerned about refresh rate.
Hi, thank you for the showcase.
I've just got this monitor but it got the yellowish white I've always hated in Dell monitors (white is just yellow). It's disappointing as I've been waiting for it got in stock for a while now! Anytips please :) ?
Will This be appropriate for Color Correction and Editing with Devici Resolve. I don't know what specs I need, as I'm new to Editing and color Correction, but I want to use Professional tools.
Yes, I use it as my main editing monitor in Resolve (not reference) and it will give you 100% sRGB and 98% DCI-P3 color spaces (which is amazing for a monitor under $1000)
I have heard that the screen is quite reflective. Doesn't that make the blacks less black and colors less accurate especially in daylight?
In my experience that's likely a false claim. The monitor has a matte finish and no real reflections to speak of so I'm not sure how that would be possible. For me personally, in a well-lit room, I have not had this issue and the color and the black levels look great.
@@District7DrewGeraci Thanks. For example the rtings website claims that the screen reflects over 9% of light which is 2 times more than on many other monitors. I am worried about this because my desk is right next to a huge window.
@@mikolajwojnicki2169 I think regardless of what monitor you're using, you never want to put your screen near a large window or in a space where large windows are your main source of light; any and all monitors will reflect some amount of light depending on the intensity. That being said, I use mine for professional editing use and have never had any issues (and I have (2) medium-sized windows in my room, placed perpendicularly to my workstation).
in my case, it was more reflective than my older Dell U2518D
It is much more reflective than older generations of Dells. If I can refer to photo printing papers for comparison - it is more like satin or semi-gloss finish than a matte one.
Pleeeeeease, share your settings😢
Which settings would you like? :)
I guess he's talking about settings you've got after the calibration
Just bought the G3223Q, but the blacks are pretty washed out. It was $500 cheaper than the U3223QE so I can live with it. It's nice having 144Hz if you need it
Nice monitor! Can I use with thunderbolt?
Hi! What color setting do you use in the U3223QE settings? Do you use the Rec709 preset or HDR or what do you prefer? Also have the same monitor and using Resolve too. Thanks!
I calibrate it to rec709 for most of my work. I don't use the HDR on it because while it's a great monitor 400 nits doesn't do much and,
I have better 1000nit+ Dell monitors that work better for HDR color spaces.
@@District7DrewGeraci thanks for the tip! 🍻
@@District7DrewGeraci What 1000 nit Dell models are you referring to ?
Hi, do you know if it's a true 10 bits monitor ?
Yes, it's true 10-bit (you just have to enable it).
@@District7DrewGeraci To enable it ? If you have to enable it so it might be 8bits + frc 😢 (which is an emulated 10bits)
@@AQVILVS No, it's not emulated. It's dictated by your GPU (Windows assumes 8-bit for all monitors unless you change it).
Thanks for a great review! I would like to use this monitor for my digital art, editing and design work. I also would like to game on it - I'm a casual gamer but do play some fast-paced games. Though I'm not trying to win any eSports tournaments I do have sensitivity for motion sickness and ghosting/image tearing. I was wondering if you noticed any of that while you were gaming? For reference I'm coming from a 1080p 48" tv which I have been gaming on, so I'm used to the 60HZ hahah.
Also I'm curious about the brightness, did you find this was bright enough for you? 400 nits seems quite low. And is the screen quality sharp, and is it visually similar to a Macbook screen? Obviously it's not glass like a Macbook but thought I'd ask how it compares as that's what I'm used to.
Excuse me, but does this monitor also have a "noise effect" all over the screen because the display coating is matte? This is especially clearly visible on large areas filled with one solid light color.
No, that's just from the camera filming the screen and the camera capturing the pixels of the screen/fresh rate. The monitor is flawless; I think they have some at Best Buy if you want to see it in person to ensure it matches what you're looking for.
@@District7DrewGeraci Thanks a lot for your response ^_^
nice review! which program did you use for calibration with spyder x? thanks
I used the Spyder X Elite to color-calibrate it - works great!
@District7-Andrew.... Can you tell me if there is switching capabilities from 4K to 2 K on this monitor ..... 4k for video and 2 K for photo editing ..... Thanks
You can manually change the resolution via your display settings inside of Windows or MacOS.
@@District7DrewGeraci Thanks for your reply
hi what is the Backlight on this monitor i was interested in calibration this monitor do you have any suggestions on settings
If you're editing video, I'd recommend changing the color space to Rec709 OR sRGB if you plan on delivering streaming content. As for the backlight, I'm not sure what you mean by the question. You can calibrate it via a number of different colorimeters like datacolor or calman.
Is it good for text rendring, am planning to buy dellu4323qe for coding , programming, reading pdfs, watching youtube
Please let me know
It's probably fine for what you want to do, yes.
@@District7DrewGeraci thank you
Hi did you use mac or pc with this monitor
Both! :) Works great on either OS.
Once you go, IPS black you never go back! 😂😂😂
Is it glossy screen or matte screen?
It's a matte screen and it looks brilliant.
Is is theoretically matte, but not as matte as you would expect. It is much more reflective than older generations of Dells. If I can refer to photo printing papers for comparison - it is more like satin or semi-gloss finish than a matte one.
I'm planning to get DELL ultra sharp 3223QE for gaming and office use (like photo editing).
In the official webpage it says the response rate is 8ms. Do you think itll affect FPS games like splatoon?
or are there any other recommendations for 32 inch monitors?
I use it for a wide range of gaming and professional photo/video work and the 8ms latency doesn't effect gaming in any way. It's only 60hz though so that's likely why it doesn't matter. It's a solid choice for both!
thank you for your reply! I've been thinking buying either this monitor or the INNOCN 32M2V monitor which comes with the feature of mini LEDHDR 1000. which do you think is the better option@@District7DrewGeraci
where's my 3007 gang at... :) we live on!!! xx
For creative work my choice would be the Eizo ColorEdge CG319X 32 4K. There is no substitute.
That's a great choice too! It's about 4x the price as this one, but definitely a great monitor if you're looking for premium color accuracy. If someone's on a color budget though, this one is top of my list!
The ips glow in this model is embarrassing!
"blacks almost like an oled" ok, I am out. This is crealy biased.
Returning mine, let down after the Apple displays :( Fuzzy, janky stand, no audio or webcam, no headphone jack. Probably the best in Windows world for sure.
You're comparing a $2000+ Apple monitor to a $850 monitor? I mean, I would HOPE that the Apple monitor is better, but likely the only thing the Apple monitor has that this doesn't is an OLED screen. Apple's color accuracy and standardization are one of the worst in the industry and why most post-production houses don't use them. They're wildly unreliable since you can't color calibrate them with 3rd party calibrators.
@@District7DrewGeraciwhile that person does sound rude, I’d just say that you might have wrong info on the apple studio display.
It is LCD not OLED, and you can calibrate it with 3rd party calibrators of course. Like you can with any display on mac. Here’s a video of someone doing it.
ua-cam.com/video/7_EIy60UBTU/v-deo.htmlsi=L8YVjLOeYrU_l72R
Studios do use them for production work, but of course if it’s a high end production house then they’ll be using reference monitors that cost more than $10k.
I’d get an apple studio display if I could afford it, but I can’t, so I’m going to get this dell (would be nice if it had thunderbolt, but the built in hub seems pretty great as is)
And maybe apple will release a monitor that’s as good as the ones in their new MacBooks and then I’ll save up for that.