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Acer Nitro XV320QU vs Dell G3223Q: Comparison
Acer Nitro XV320QU vs Dell G3223Q refresh rate compared
Start with refresh rate, because it is the widest measured gap between them: Acer Nitro XV320QU 170 Hz against Dell G3223Q 144 Hz, 15% in favour of Acer Nitro XV320QU. Resolution is not the same on both, 2560 x 1440 on the Acer Nitro XV320QU versus 3840 x 2160 on the Dell G3223Q. There is a split on hdr formats as well, HDR10 on the Acer Nitro XV320QU versus VESA DisplayHDR 600 on the Dell G3223Q. They differ on adaptive sync too, AMD FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible on the Acer Nitro XV320QU versus AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, G-Sync Compatible on the Dell G3223Q. There is a split on color gamut as well, ~95%+ DCI-P3 on the Acer Nitro XV320QU versus 95% DCI-P3, 99% sRGB on the Dell G3223Q.
Acer Nitro XV320QU vs Dell G3223Q: which one fits your build
Buy the Acer Nitro XV320QU for Dual-PC users wanting a built-in KVM switch and casual to mid-level gamers upgrading from 1080p, though it is not built for pixel-density purists wanting maximum sharpness at 1440p and competitive players wanting sub-1ms OLED-class response. It also earns its place with buyers wanting a larger 1440p canvas without a 4K price tag. The Dell G3223Q suits high-end PC gamers with GPUs that can drive 4K/144Hz and console gamers wanting HDMI 2.1 4K/120, though it is the wrong buy for budget or mid-range GPU owners and esports players prioritizing pure frame rate. Our rating of the Acer Nitro XV320QU (7.8/10): A practical, larger-format value gaming monitor whose built-in KVM switch adds real convenience for dual-PC users. Our rating of the Dell G3223Q (8.7/10): A genuinely dual-purpose 4K gaming and productivity monitor with above-average HDR performance.
What Acer Nitro XV320QU and Dell G3223Q have in common
Where they agree, they agree completely, panel type, screen size and aspect ratio included, so the decision does not turn on any of those.
Specs and benchmarks
Panel Type
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- IPS
- Dell G3223Q
- IPS
Brand
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- Acer
- Dell G3223Q
- Dell
Model Number
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- XV320QU
- Dell G3223Q
- G3223Q
Screen Size
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- 32 in
- Dell G3223Q
- 32 in
Resolution
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
- Dell G3223Q
- 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD)
Aspect Ratio
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- 16:9
- Dell G3223Q
- 16:9
Refresh Rate
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- 170 HzBest
- Dell G3223Q
- 144 Hz-15%
Response Time
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- 1ms (VRB)
- Dell G3223Q
- 1ms (GTG)
Adaptive Sync
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- AMD FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible
- Dell G3223Q
- AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, G-Sync Compatible
Series
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- Nitro
- Dell G3223Q
- Dell Gaming G3223Q
Color Gamut
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- ~95%+ DCI-P3
- Dell G3223Q
- 95% DCI-P3, 99% sRGB
HDR Formats
- Acer Nitro XV320QU
- HDR10
- Dell G3223Q
- VESA DisplayHDR 600
Which one should you pick?
Choose Acer Nitro XV320QU if you want the higher screen size (32 in vs 32 in) and the higher refresh rate (170 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Choose Dell G3223Q if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
Acer Nitro XV320QU
7.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A practical, larger-format value gaming monitor whose built-in KVM switch adds real convenience for dual-PC users.
Dell G3223Q
8.7 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely dual-purpose 4K gaming and productivity monitor with above-average HDR performance.