Dell UltraSharp U2723QE 27" Black 2022
Samsung ViewFinity U32J590 31.5" Dark blue grey 2019
What Buyers Say
Dell UltraSharp U2723QE 27" Black 2022
This Dell monitor is widely praised as an excellent alternative to the Apple Studio Display, offering crisp 4K resolution, accurate colors, and a sleek design with thin bezels at a fraction of the price. Users highlight its seamless USB-C connectivity with MacBooks, built-in KVM switch, and productivity-friendly features, though some note the lack of built-in speakers and occasional USB-C recognition issues after inactivity. Overall, it is considered a top choice for productivity and casual use, with minor drawbacks like 60Hz refresh rate and IPS glow in dark rooms.
Pros
- Crisp 4K resolution
- Accurate colors out of the box
- Sleek design with thin bezels
- Seamless USB-C connectivity
- Built-in KVM switch
Cons
- No built-in speakers
- Occasional USB-C recognition issues
- 60Hz refresh rate
- IPS glow in dark rooms
- Wobbly stand when connecting cables
Samsung ViewFinity U32J590 31.5" Dark blue grey 2019
The Samsung 32" 4K monitor receives mixed reviews. While many users praise its excellent image quality, crisp display, and great value for the price, there are significant concerns about quality control, with reports of dead pixels, dents, and audio issues. Some users note that the monitor requires manual adjustment of settings to look its best and may not work well with Macs. The build quality is criticized as cheap by some, and the power connector is reported to be loose.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Crisp 4K display
- Great value for the price
- Easy to assemble
- Good size for small desks
Cons
- Quality control issues
- Dead pixels reported
- Dents on arrival
- Audio problems
- Poor Mac compatibility
Scores
Specifications
| Dell UltraSharp U2723QE 27" | Samsung ViewFinity U32J590 31.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 31.5" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 8 ms | 4 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | — | FreeSync★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | 270 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% Rec. 709, 100% sRGB, 98% DCI-P3 | 1.07 Billion Colors (8-Bit+FRC) |
| Color Depth | 8-bit+FRC | 8-bit+FRC |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | 1 |
| USB-C | 3★ | 0 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Power | 26W★ | 59W |
| Weight | 6.64 kg | 6.26 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Dell UltraSharp U2723QE 27" Black 2022
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong color (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average performance (6th percentile)6th %ile
Samsung ViewFinity U32J590 31.5" Dark blue grey 2019
- Strong display (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong feature (69th percentile)
- Below average portability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (14th percentile)14th %ile
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 28 specs.