Same price, different niche: New Dell UltraSharp matches Studio Display at $1,600
Enlarge / We checked out the Dell UltraSharp U3223QZ in person in January. (credit: Scharon Harding)
On Tuesday, Dell listed the UltraSharp U3223QZ monitor for $1,600. The display would like to justify its price with a generously sized 32-inch IPS panel that claims twice the contrast as typical IPS monitors, an integrated 4K webcam, and 4K resolution. The four-figure asking price, along with the built-in camera, USB-C connectivity, and sleek finish put it in company with Apple's 27-inch, 5K Studio Display. Both monitors provide unique options for people with larger budgets seeking elevated image quality, particularly Mac owners. But despite identical price tags, their best audiences significantly differ.
- Dell UltraSharp U3223QZ vs. Apple Studio Display specs
- The Studio Display of conferencing monitors?
- U3223QZ vs. Studio Display webcam
- Mics and speakers
- Image-quality claims
- Bigger panel or more pixels?
- Final thoughts
While appealing to Windows users with ultralight PCs with USB-C power connections, Dell's UltraSharp monitor line is also popular among Mac owners due to USB-C power delivery (PD), a stylish silver color, and thin bezels that complement the Apple aesthetic.
But a quick overview of the two monitors' specs already provides insight into the different experiences you can expect from the $1,600 displays (note that all specs are manufacturer claims):
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