Dell UltraSharp U2723QE vs LG UltraFine 27MD5KL-B
Dell UltraSharp U2723QE wins — Dell U2723QE wins for cross-platform professional use and color-critical work; LG UltraFine 5K wins for Mac users who ne…
Scores: Dell UltraSharp U2723QE 8.6/10 · LG UltraFine 27MD5KL-B 6.6/10
Dell U2723QE wins for cross-platform professional use and color-critical work; LG UltraFine 5K wins for Mac users who need 5K resolution and Thunderbolt daisy-chain.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Dell UltraSharp U2723QE | LG UltraFine 27MD5KL-B |
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| Resolution | 4K (3840×2160) / 163 PPI | 5K (5120×2880) / 218 PPI |
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| Contrast Ratio | 2,000:1 (IPS Black) | 1,050:1 (IPS) |
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| Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits |
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| Color Gamut | 98% DCI-P3 | 99% DCI-P3 |
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| Video Inputs | TB4, DP 1.4, HDMI 2.0 | 2× TB3 only |
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| USB-C Charging | 90W (TB4) | 94W (TB3) |
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Dell UltraSharp U2723QE
What works
- IPS Black panel: 2,000:1 contrast vs LG's 1,050:1 — dramatically better blacks
- Hardware LUT calibration via Thunderbolt 4 and USB
- KVM switch for two computers to one monitor setup
What doesn't
- 163 PPI at 4K is less sharp than LG's 218 PPI for text-heavy work
- No 5K resolution option — 4K ceiling
- Slightly lower DCI-P3 coverage: 98% vs LG's 99%
LG UltraFine 27MD5KL-B
What works
- 5K 218 PPI — sharper text and HiDPI scaling for Mac users
- Thunderbolt daisy-chain to second display
- 99% DCI-P3 color coverage
What doesn't
- Thunderbolt-only — no HDMI, no DisplayPort, won't work with most Windows PCs
- No hardware calibration support
- No USB-A ports — USB-C only peripherals
Bottom line
Our pick: Dell UltraSharp U2723QE.
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