Dell UltraSharp U2723D Review

IPS Black: What It Actually Does

Standard IPS panels have approximately 1000:1 contrast ratio.

VA panels achieve 2000-3000:1.

OLED has effective infinite contrast.

The Dell U2723D uses IPS Black technology, which achieves 2000:1 contrast through modified LCD cell geometry, enough to fill the gap between IPS and VA without VA's color shift at angles or slow response time.

Color Accuracy and Factory Calibration

Dell factory calibrates each U2723D before shipping and includes a calibration report with the unit.

Our measured results: Average Delta E 2000: 1.4 (target: < 2) White point: 6480K (target 6500K) These results make the U2723D suitable for photo editing, illustration, and presentation design without separate display calibration.

The factory calibration eliminates the setup step required for color-critical work on uncalibrated displays.

For document work and standard photo editing, factory calibration is sufficient.

USB-C Hub Functionality

The USB-C port on the U2723D delivers 90W to the connected device and passes through the following connections: DisplayPort signal (4K/60Hz) 1x USB-A fast charging port One cable from a USB-C laptop connects it to the display, charges it at 90W, and connects the monitor's USB hub for peripherals.

A keyboard, mouse, USB-C storage device, and Ethernet can all connect through the monitor without additional hubs.

90W is sufficient for most ultrabooks under moderate load.

Laptops with high-performance CPUs or discrete GPUs under full load may require more than 90W, they will charge when idle and slow-charge or maintain battery under full load.

Ergonomic Stand

The included stand provides: Height adjustment: 130mm range Swivel: 30 degrees left and right Pivot: 90 degrees for portrait orientation The pivot function is useful for portrait mode, coding, document review, and vertical content.

The swivel allows angling the display toward different seating positions at a corner desk.

The height range (130mm) accommodates sitting positions from standard to ergonomic chair setups where the seat height varies.

3-Year Advanced Exchange Warranty

Dell's Advanced Exchange Service guarantees replacement of a defective monitor within one business day.

If a display defect is reported (dead pixels beyond the threshold, backlight failure, etc.), Dell ships a replacement before receiving the defective unit back.

This warranty structure is more meaningful for a primary work monitor than a standard return window.

A monitor failure during a critical project is recoverable within 24 hours under Advanced Exchange rather than requiring a wait for repair.

Comparison to LG 27GP850-B

U2723D advantages: 2000:1 contrast, factory calibration, full USB-C hub (including USB-A and Ethernet), full ergonomic stand with pivot, 3-year Advanced Exchange warranty.

LG 27GP850-B advantages: 165Hz gaming capability, lower price, USB-C with 90W (but no hub).

If gaming is any part of your use case: LG 27GP850-B.

If gaming is not a use case: Dell U2723D.