Dell UltraSharp U2723QE vs LG 27UP850N | Detailed comparison
Can't decide between the Dell UltraSharp U2723QE (450€) and the LG 27UP850N (350€)? Here is a point-by-point comparison to help you choose.
Dell UltraSharp U2723QE450€ | LG 27UP850N350€ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 450€ | 350€ |
| Rating | 4.6/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Reviews | 2,800 | 3,400 |
| Type | 4K | 4K |
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel | IPS Black | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB-C | ✓ | ✓ |
| Adjustable stand | ✓ | ✓ |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| View on Amazon | View on Amazon |
Our verdict
100€ separates the two monitors, 350€ for LG 27UP850N against 450€ for Dell UltraSharp U2723QE, a gap of 29%. On satisfaction, Dell UltraSharp U2723QE holds 4.6/5 across 2,800 reviews, against 4.5/5 across 3,400 reviews. Both are listed as 4k monitors, so the comparison comes down to the details. Here is the winner, buyer profile by buyer profile.
Tightest budget: LG 27UP850N at 350€, 100€ less. It gives up nothing to Dell UltraSharp U2723QE on the spec sheet, so the gap sits on the panel technology, the owner rating and the review count.
A desk with no separate speakers: LG 27UP850N has built in speakers, Dell UltraSharp U2723QE does not: add a headset or speakers on top of its 450€.
Depending on the panel: Dell UltraSharp U2723QE runs an IPS Black panel, LG 27UP850N an IPS one. Two distinct technologies at the same 3840x2160 resolution, to be settled on your own viewing habits.
The one owners rate highest: Dell UltraSharp U2723QE, with 4.6/5 across 2,800 reviews against 4.5/5 across 3,400 reviews.
Frequently asked questions
Dell UltraSharp U2723QE or LG 27UP850N: which one is cheaper?
LG 27UP850N, at 350€ against 450€, a 100€ gap and 29% of the lower price. The saving costs nothing on the spec sheet, the cheaper monitor even adds built in speakers. On rating, Dell UltraSharp U2723QE keeps the edge with 4.6/5.
Which is better rated between Dell UltraSharp U2723QE and LG 27UP850N?
Dell UltraSharp U2723QE, with 4.6/5 against 4.5/5, a 0.1 point gap. Worth qualifying: that rating rests on only 2,800 reviews, against 3,400 for LG 27UP850N. It is, however, the pricier one, 450€ against 350€. The panel differs too, IPS Black on one side, IPS on the other.
Which one has built in speakers?
LG 27UP850N carries built in speakers, Dell UltraSharp U2723QE does not. For the occasional video call, that saves one more accessory on the desk. On the rest of the sheet, both monitors line up: 3840x2160 on 27 inches and 60 Hz.