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.

Table of Contents

• 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

Dell UltraSharp U3223QZ vs. Apple Studio Display specs

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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