The Dell G3223Q is Dell's first 4k gaming monitor with a 144Hz refresh rate and HDMI 2.1 bandwidth. It has a 32-inch display and is currently the only 4k monitor in Dell's G Series gaming lineup. It has a Console Mode that allows you to play 4k games up to 120 fps from the PS5 and Xbox Series X thanks to the HDMI 2.1 bandwidth. It also has native FreeSync variable refresh rate (VRR) support to reduce screen tearing, and the G-SYNC compatibility mode works on it, too, even if NVIDIA doesn't certify it. It has a few extra features, like a dedicated sRGB mode if you need accurate colors, and there's also an edge-lit local dimming feature, but it only works in HDR.
Our Verdict
The Dell G3223Q is decent for PC gaming. While it has a 144Hz refresh rate that's good enough for most gamers, it isn't ideal for competitive gaming. It also has good motion handling across its VRR range, but it still has motion blur. Its input lag is low enough for a responsive feel at high refresh rates, but it increases at 60Hz, which is disappointing for playing reaction-based games. Unfortunately, it delivers limited picture quality because it has a low contrast ratio that makes blacks look gray, and it has a terrible local dimming feature that causes blooming.
- 144Hz refresh rate and VRR support.
- Maintains consistent response time across VRR range.
- Low input lag at high refresh rates.
- Low contrast ratio.
- Input lag increases at 60Hz.
- Some noticeable motion blur.
The Dell G3223Q is good for console gaming. Its 4k resolution and HDMI 2.1 bandwidth can take full advantage of the Xbox Series X|S and PS5 with 4k signals up to 120Hz. It has a good response time at 120Hz, and it remains decent at 60Hz, but there's still noticeable blur. Its input lag also increases at 60Hz, which is disappointing for playing reaction-based games at this refresh rate. While it has decent overall picture quality, it fails to deliver a vivid HDR experience, as highlights don't pop that much, and it has a terrible local dimming feature.
- HDMI 2.1 bandwidth.
- Low input lag at high refresh rates.
- Input lag increases at 60Hz.
- Some noticeable motion blur.
The Dell G3223Q is great for office use. The large 4k screen delivers clear text, and there's enough space to open multiple windows at once. It also has good ergonomics and wide viewing angles, making sharing the screen with someone next to you easy. It gets bright enough to fight glare in most well-lit rooms but has mediocre reflection handling, so visibility is an issue if you use it in a sunny environment.
- 4k resolution and 32-inch screen provide sharp text.
- Remarkable accuracy before calibration.
- Wide viewing angles.
Bright enough to fight some glare.
- Can't rotate into portrait mode.
Mediocre reflection handling.
The Dell G3223Q is very good for content creators. The 4k resolution and 32-inch screen help deliver sharp images, and you can see more of your work area at once. It also displays a wide range of colors in SDR, and the accuracy is simply remarkable, meaning you don't need to get it calibrated. The good ergonomics and wide viewing angles also make it easy to share the screen with a client next to you, as you can turn the screen and see the same image from the side.
- 4k resolution and 32-inch screen provide sharp text.
- Remarkable accuracy before calibration.
- Wide viewing angles.
Bright enough to fight some glare.
- Can't rotate into portrait mode.
- Low contrast ratio.
- Terrible local dimming feature.
The Dell G3223Q has good brightness. It gets bright enough to fight some glare, and while it's also bright in HDR, small highlights don't pop against the rest of the image.
Bright enough to fight some glare.
- Small highlights don't pop against the rest of the image.
The Dell G3223Q has a decent overall response time. It maintains a quick response time across its VRR range, but it isn't fast enough to keep up with fast refresh rates, and there's some motion blur.
- Maintains consistent response time across VRR range.
- Some noticeable motion blur.
The Dell G3223Q has disappointing HDR picture quality. While it displays a wide range of colors and has great color volume to make colors look vivid, it struggles to display deep blacks in dark rooms. It has a low contrast ratio and a terrible local dimming feature, causing blooming around bright objects and blacks to look gray.
- Low contrast ratio.
- Terrible local dimming feature.
The Dell G3223Q has decent SDR picture quality. It displays a wide range of colors, but it has limited picture quality because it has a low native contrast ratio that makes blacks look gray in dark rooms.
- Displays wide range of colors.
- Low contrast ratio.
The Dell G3223Q has exceptional color accuracy. The remarkable accuracy in the sRGB mode means you don't need to calibrate your monitor for a life-like image. It also has good gray uniformity, maintaining this accurate image across the screen.
- Remarkable accuracy before calibration.
- Good gray uniformity.
Performance Usages
Changelog
- Updated Jan 23, 2026: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.1.1. We removed the Vertical Viewing Angle test.
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Updated Jul 31, 2025:
We updated text throughout to match the new and updated tests with Test Bench 2.1, including in the Verdict section.
- Updated Jul 24, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.1. This includes new tests for Direct Reflections, Ambient Black Level Raise, and Total Reflected Light. You can see all the changes in the changelog.
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Updated Jun 23, 2025:
Added that the BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX has a much better local dimming system.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the 32-inch Dell G3223Q, and the results only apply to this variant. It's the only 4k monitor part of Dell's G Series gaming lineup, and you can see the differences between each G Series monitor below. Dell has other 32-inch 4k monitors available too, like the Dell S3221QS and the Dell U3223QE, but they're part of different lineups.
| Model | Size | Resolution | Refresh Rate | G-SYNC Compatible Certified | Stand Adjustments | USB Hub |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G2422HS | 24" | 1080p | 165Hz | Yes | Tilt, Height | No |
| G2722HS | 27" | 1080p | 165Hz | Yes | Tilt, Height | No |
| G2723HN | 27" | 1080p | 165Hz | Yes | Tilt | No |
| G3223D | 32" | 1440p | 165Hz | Yes | Tilt, Height, Swivel | USB-C, USB 3.0 |
| G3223Q | 32" | 4k | 144Hz | No | Tilt, Height, Swivel | USB-B, USB 3.0 |
If someone comes across a different type of panel or if their G3223Q doesn't correspond to our review, let us know, and we'll update the review. Note that some tests, like gray uniformity, may vary between individual units.
Our unit of the Dell G3223Q was manufactured in January 2022; you can see the label here.
Popular Monitor Comparisons
The Dell G3223Q is a decent 4k monitor for PC gaming that has features like HDMI 2.1 bandwidth and VRR support, so it's also a great choice for console gaming. It also has remarkable color accuracy, which is great if you care about accurate images or want to do some photo editing on the side. That said, it has increased input lag at 60Hz, which is disappointing for playing reaction-based games, and you can get better value with a more reliable option like the Gigabyte M32U.
Also, see our recommendations for the best 4k 144Hz monitors, the best PS5/PS5 Pro monitors, and the best monitors for Xbox Series X.
The Dell G3223Q and the Gigabyte M32U are both decent 4k gaming monitors. They're very similar overall as they each have a 144Hz refresh rate, HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, and a quick response time, but the Gigabyte has a backlight strobing feature, which the Dell doesn't have. However, the Dell gets brighter, so it's better for well-lit rooms, and the out-of-the-box accuracy is much better, too.
The Dell G3223Q and the LG 32GR93U-B are both good 4k, 144Hz gaming monitors. They perform very similarly, but the LG has a slight advantage when gaming at 60Hz as it has a faster response time and lower input lag. The Dell has a more accurate sRGB mode, but the LG is still accurate regardless. Besides that, both monitors are very similar, and you'll be happy with either.
The Dell U3223QE and the Dell G3223Q are different types of 4k, 32-inch monitors. The G3223Q is a gaming monitor with a much higher refresh rate, VRR support, and quick response times, while the U3223QE is an office monitor with much better ergonomics and a bigger selection of inputs. Besides the different features, they have similar picture quality, but the G3223Q has much better reflection handling.
The Dell G3223Q and the LG 32GQ950-B are competing 4k, 32-inch gaming monitors. They have many of the same features, but the LG has an overclock feature to increase the refresh rate to 160Hz. The main advantage of the LG is that it has better motion handling, while the Dell is better if you want to use it in a bright room because it has better reflection handling and higher SDR brightness.
We buy and test more than 30 monitors each year, all of which we purchase ourselves, without cherry-picked units or samples. We put a lot into each unbiased, straight-to-the-point review, and there's a whole process from purchasing to publishing, involving multiple teams and people. We do more than just use the monitor for a week; we use specialized, custom tools to measure various aspects and deliver objective, data-driven results. We also consider multiple factors before making any recommendations, including the monitor's cost, its performance compared to the competition, and whether it's easy to find.
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