Sharon Harding
| Specifications at a glance: Dell UltraSharp U2723QE | |||
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| Panel Size: | 27 inch | ||
| Solution | 3840×2160 | ||
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | ||
| Panel type and backlight | IPS Black, LED | ||
| Ports | 2x USB-C upstream, 1x USB-C downstream, 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x DisplayPort 1.4 out, 5x USB-A, 1x RJ45, 1x 3.5 mm jack | ||
| Mate | 24.07 × 7.28 × 15.16-21.07 in. with stand (611.4×185×353.01mm) |
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| Weight | 14.64 lbs (6.64 kg) with stand 9.88 lbs (4.48 kg) without stand |
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| Guarantee | 3 years | ||
| Price (list price) | $655 | ||
Apple’s Studio Display, a 27-inch 5K IPS panel with USB-C connectivity, a polished finish and some Apple-style benefits, is a solid display. But what if you’re a Mac owner who 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 screen with a unique boost in image quality?
Enter the Dell UltraSharp U2723QE (list price $655 at time of writing). Dell’s USB-C equipped UltraSharp line is a popular option for Mac and Windows users, although the U2723QE is a premium over other displays in the lineup as it introduces LG Display’s IPS Black technology. , which aims to deliver twice as much contrast as the average IPS screen. You may not be able to tell 5K from 4K, but the rich contrast the U2723QE delivers over standard IPS monitors, including the Studio Display, is easy to see.
For those looking for a 27-incher with enough extra oomph to make a difference but not quite break the bank, the U2723QE offers an appealing combination of good looks, superior image quality and enough connectivity to get you seriously productive. to control the setup.
Design
Apple’s Studio Display isn’t for everyone. In fact, it is mainly aimed at those who need a monitor with a 5K resolution, such as graphics professionals or publishers. At 4K resolution, the 27-inch U2723QE has a pixel density of 163.18 pixels per inch (ppi), compared to the 217.57 ppi of the equally sized Studio Display. But with the limited 5K content currently available, most non-pros will be OK with “just” 8.3 million pixels.
Sharon Harding
