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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 comes out ahead by a clear margin (3.6 vs 4.5). The gap is mostly about Professionals needing extensive USB connectivity and a versatile hub — read the strengths below before deciding.

Apple Studio Display
Ranked #5 in Best 4K Monitors
Apple Studio Display
4 sources2 derived$1,533as of Aug 1

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. Tom's Guide and Digital Trends praise its near-flawless color and how tightly it slots into macOS, while MacRumors and MKBHD point to the missing HDR, the 60Hz cap, and the $400 stand upcharge as reasons it's a hard sell against the Samsung ViewFinity S9. 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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Dell U2723QE
Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best 4K Monitors
Dell U2723QE
2 sources$658.09as of Aug 1

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 in testing
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Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

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. While its image quality is excellent, similar to the LG and BenQ, it lacks the Thunderbolt 3 connectivity of the BenQ and the 5K resolution of the Samsung ViewFinity S9.

Specs side-by-side

SpecApple Studio DisplayDell U2723QE
Panel Type27-inch IPS LCD27" IPS Black
Resolution5120 x 2880 (5K, 218 PPI)3840x2160
Refresh Rate60 Hz60Hz
HDR SupportHDR10VESA DisplayHDR 400
Color GamutDCI-P3 wide color, factory calibrated98% DCI-P3
Connectivity1x Thunderbolt 3 host (96W PD), 3x USB-C downstreamUSB-C 90W, HDMI 2.0, DP 1.4
Brightness600 nits typical (no HDR)400 nits
Dimensions1.22 x 14.25 x 24.53 inches—
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