Dell G3223Q 32" Black 2022

The Dell G3223Q is a brilliant 32-inch 4K 144Hz all-rounder that handles gaming and creative work with ease. It's not bright enough to be a true HDR champion, but for the price, it's one of the best value monitors we've seen.

We were genuinely surprised by how snappy the 1ms response time feels on an IPS panel. Combined with G-Sync Compatible support, motion stays smooth and ghosting is almost nonexistent, which puts it well above average for a 4K display. The 144Hz refresh rate makes everything from desktop dragging to competitive shooters feel fluid. However, that 250-nit typical brightness is a head-scratcher—in a bright room you'll find yourself squinting, and even with the DisplayHDR 600 certification, daytime HDR content lacks punch. At night or in a dimmer setup it's fine, but we'd be lying if we said it didn't feel a touch dim next to pricier rivals.

The most logical rival is the MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED X24—a 27-inch 4K 144Hz QD-OLED that destroys the Dell in HDR contrast and black levels. If you only game and watch movies, that OLED is the sharper choice, but it's smaller and pricier. For ultrawide fans, the Alienware AW3423DW delivers immersion the Dell can't match, though you sacrifice vertical resolution and multitasking real estate. The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is in another price stratosphere entirely. Among all of them, the Dell G3223Q remains the sensible pick that balances screen size, resolution, and refresh rate with a friendlier price tag—especially if you do any work where color accuracy matters.

For a 32-inch 4K 144Hz monitor with these specs, the $680-$735 price range is a steal. You get a proper HDMI 2.1 port, FreeSync Premium Pro, and a color-accurate panel that doubles as a work monitor. Cheaper 4K 60Hz displays save you a few bucks, but you miss the buttery 144Hz. This is the monitor we'd tell our friends to buy if they want one screen to rule it all without spending OLED money.

The Dell G3223Q is one of those monitors that just gets it right. It's a 32-inch 4K screen that hits 144Hz, nails color accuracy straight out of the box, and manages to pull it all off at a price that doesn't make your stomach drop. We've tested a lot of gaming monitors, and this one sits in a sweet spot for people who split their time between games, spreadsheets, and Photoshop. The image quality is sharp enough to spot enemies in a firefight and detailed enough to edit photos without second-guessing every pixel. Just don't expect it to revolutionise your HDR experience—that's not its strength—but for nearly everything else, it's a joy to use.

Hardcore HDR gamers and movie buffs who crave infinite contrast and eye-searing brightness should skip this one. The 250-nit typical brightness and edge-lit backlight can't touch an OLED's deep blacks. Grab the MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED X24 or an Alienware ultrawide instead—you'll get a night-and-day HDR experience, even if you sacrifice a few inches of screen real estate.

The Dell G3223Q is the no-brainer monitor for anyone who wants a single screen for gaming, work, and creative tasks. It's sharp, fast, and color-accurate, with an HDMI 2.1 port that keeps your PS5 or Xbox Series X happy. Yes, the typical brightness is mediocre and you'll need to swap that awful HDMI 2.0 cable, but those are small gripes in an otherwise outstanding package. For mixed use at this price, you won't find a better 32-inch 4K display.