Head-to-head · Best 4K Monitors

BenQ PD3220U 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

BenQ PD3220U comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.7 vs 4.5). The gap is mostly about Multi-computer users needing a KVM switch and Thunderbolt 3 — read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best 4K Monitors

BenQ PD3220U

4.7

3 sources$400as of May 8

Aimed at creative professionals, the BenQ PD3220U is a 32-inch 4K display with excellent picture performance, a deep set of inputs including Thunderbolt 3, and a KVM switch built in. The design and build quality are a step above. Weak points: the built-in speakers, and brightness that is only adequate for HDR.

Strengths

— Excellent display performance with 4K resolution, high pixel density, and HDR capability
— Wide range of connectivity options including Thunderbolt 3, HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-C
— Built-in KVM switch for easy control of multiple computers

Watch-outs

— Built-in speakers are not great
— Brightness is only 350 cd/m2, which is not ideal for HDR content

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Ranked #2 in Best 4K Monitors

Dell U2723QE

4.5

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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How they stack up

BenQ PD3220U

The BenQ PD3220U offers a unique advantage with its built-in KVM switch, allowing seamless control of multiple computers, a feature absent in the Dell U2723QE, LG UltraFine 32UN880-B, and ASUS ProArt PA279CRV. It also boasts Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, which is more advanced than the USB-C on the LG and ASUS, though its brightness is less ideal for HDR than some competitors, and it doesn't match the 5K resolution of the Samsung ViewFinity S9.

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

Spec	BenQ PD3220U	Dell U2723QE
Panel Type	31.5" IPS	27" IPS Black
Resolution	3840x2160	3840x2160
Refresh Rate	60Hz	60Hz
HDR Support	HDR10	VESA DisplayHDR 400
Color Gamut	95% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB	98% DCI-P3
Connectivity	Thunderbolt 3 (85W), HDMI 2.0, DP 1.4	USB-C 90W, HDMI 2.0, DP 1.4
Brightness	350 cd/m2	400 nits

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