Head-to-head · Best 4K Monitors

Apple Studio Display vs Dell U2723QE

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Dell U2723QE is the only one of the two with a published score (4.5); Apple Studio Display has none, so this is not a close call so much as an unmeasured one. The gap is mostly about Professionals needing extensive USB connectivity and a versatile hub — read the strengths below before deciding.

Ranked #4 in Best 4K Monitors

Apple Studio Display

Unrated1 source$1,549.99as of Sep 25

Apple built the Studio Display for Mac users: a 27-inch 5K panel at 218 PPI, 600 nits, P3 wide gamut, a six-speaker spatial-audio system, and a 12MP Center Stage webcam. It still lacks HDR, tops out at 60Hz, and charges $400 extra for a height-adjustable stand, which Six Colors says makes it a hard sell against cheaper 5K rivals like the Asus ProArt PA27JCV. Worth it mainly if you are already deep in Apple's ecosystem.

Strengths

— Stunning 5120x2880 5K Retina panel with 218 PPI density and accurate P3 color out of the box
— Best-in-class six-speaker system with spatial audio and three-mic studio-quality array
— Center Stage 12MP ultrawide webcam ideal for video calls without external accessories

Watch-outs

— No HDR support and only 60Hz refresh, despite the premium $1,599 price
— Tilt-only stand by default; height adjustment is a $400 upgrade
— Limited utility outside macOS — no on-screen display, no DisplayPort or HDMI inputs

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Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best 4K Monitors

Dell U2723QE

4.5

2 sources$639as of Sep 25

The Dell U2723QE is a 4K USB-C hub monitor with excellent image quality, extensive connectivity, and great ergonomics, which covers both professional and home office duty. It works as a one-cable workspace, with two things to know going in: over USB-C you trade resolution against data speed, and the included cable is short.

Strengths

— Built-in connectivity hub with a generous number of USB ports
— Wide range of color setting options including sRGB, Rec. 709, DCI-P3, and HDR
— High image quality with Low Blue Light setting and anti-glare finish for comfortable long viewing sessions

Watch-outs

— Users must choose between High Resolution or High Data Speed when connecting via USB-C
— The included USB-C cable is too short for convenient laptop connectivity or can interfere with viewing space when using a riser
— A faint shadow was observed along the top and bottom edges of the display panel

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How they stack up

Apple Studio Display

Where the BenQ PD3220U brings KVM and Thunderbolt 3 to a 32-inch 4K canvas and the Dell U2723QE wins on hub flexibility and IPS Black contrast, the Apple Studio Display trades feature breadth for higher pixel density (218 PPI vs. ~140 PPI on the BenQ/Dell) and a tightly Mac-integrated experience. It is the only pick here with built-in studio-quality speakers and a webcam, but lacks HDR, KVM, and the open OS support of the Dell.

Dell U2723QE

The Dell U2723QE stands out with its extensive built-in connectivity hub, offering more USB ports than the LG UltraFine 32UN880-B or BenQ PD3220U, though it requires a compromise between resolution and data speed over USB-C.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Apple Studio Display	Dell U2723QE
Panel Type	27-inch IPS LCD	27" IPS Black
Resolution	5120 x 2880 (5K, 218 PPI)	3840x2160
Refresh Rate	60 Hz	60Hz
HDR Support	None (SDR only)	VESA DisplayHDR 400
Color Gamut	DCI-P3 wide color, factory calibrated	98% DCI-P3
Connectivity	2x Thunderbolt 5 (1 upstream host port with 96W charging, 1 downstream), 2x USB-C (10Gb/s)	USB-C 90W, HDMI 2.0, DP 1.4
Brightness	600 nits typical (no HDR)	400 nits
Dimensions	1.22 x 14.25 x 24.53 inches	—

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