Zoom in / Dell UltraSharp U2723QE 4K USB-C monitor.
Sharon Harding
Specifications at a glance: Dell UltraSharp U2723QE Panel size 27 inches Resolution 3840 × 2160 Refresh rate 60 Hz Panel type and backlight IPS Black, LED ports 2x USB-C up, 1x USB-C downstream, 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort1x DisplayPort 1.4 output, 5x USB-A, 1x RJ45, 1x 3.5 mm jack Size 24.07 × 7.28 × 15.16-21.07 inches with stand (611.4 × 185 × 353.01 mm) Weight 14.64 lbs. ) without stand
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3 years Price (MSRP) $ 655
Apple’s Studio Display, a 27-inch 5K IPS panel that offers USB-C connectivity, polished coverage and some Apple-style benefits, is a solid display. But what if you own a Mac that doesn’t need 5K, or what if you don’t want to spend $ 1,600 on a monitor? What if you have to work with different operating systems and want a stylish display with a unique image quality enhancement?
Enter the Dell UltraSharp U2723QE ($ 655 MSRP at the time of writing). Dell’s USB-C UltraSharp line is a popular option for Mac and Windows users, although the U2723QE ranks first ahead of other displays in the range, as it introduces LG’s IPS Black technology, which aims to provide two times the contrast of an average IPS screen. You may not be able to tell 5K from 4K, but it’s easy to see the rich contrast the U2723QE provides over standard IPS monitors, including the studio display.
For those looking for a 27-inch with enough extra volume to make a difference, but not completely break the bank, the U2723QE presents an attractive combination of good looks, superb image quality and enough connectivity to manage a seriously productive setup.
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Apple’s studio display is not for everyone. In fact, this is especially for those who need a 5K resolution monitor, such as graphics or publishing professionals. At 4K resolution, the 27-inch U2723QE has a pixel density of 163.18 pixels per inch (ppi), compared to 217.57 ppi on a studio display of the same size. But with the limited 5K content currently available, most non-professionals will be able to handle “only” 8.3 million pixels.
Zoom / U2723QE is the first 27-inch IPS black monitor. Dell uses a 3H hard coating to treat anti-glare on the front polarizer.
Sharon Harding
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