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Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED)
Dell S3221QS (VA)
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$360 at Dell
What we think
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Updated April 23, 2024· Prices updated 24 hours ago
For competitive gaming, the Acer Predator X45 with its higher refresh rate and response time offers a smoother experience, but if you're more into casual gaming with a focus on graphic detail and media consumption, the Dell S3221QS with a higher resolution could be more satisfying, despite a slower refresh rate. The Acer's OLED panel provides superior contrast and is well-suited for HDR gaming and media, as well as tasks requiring accurate color reproduction, such as digital photo editing. However, if you need a more budget-friendly option that still delivers on image clarity and is adequate for productivity and casual gaming, the Dell is a compelling choice. Give Feedback
At the time of writing the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) cost $1,200 and the Dell S3221QS (VA) cost $300.
Advantages of the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Dell S3221QS (VA)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.8
6.6
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3194:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
371 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
90.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell S3221QS (VA) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
6.4
3.8
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
20.9 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
40 - 60 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Dell S3221QS (VA) is poor.
Productivity
4.0
8.5
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
83 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
140 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is very good for productivity, while the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,200
$360
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the Dell S3221QS (VA) costs $360.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell S3221QS (VA) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Dell S3221QS (VA) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell S3221QS (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
7.1
7.2
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3194:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
371 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) and Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) are both good for media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and the Dell S3221QS (VA) compare to other monitors
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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) | Dell S3221QS (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $360 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 45" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | VA | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 3194:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 371 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | Unknown | 99.7 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.01 ms | 20.9 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 40 - 60 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 83 PPI | 140 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 3.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 4.9/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
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Tom's Hardware
Anj Bryant | May 2021
"The Dell S3221QS offers a 4K, 32-inch panel that’s great for streaming videos and casual gaming, with an effective, gentle curve. But color accuracy and HDR performance leave much room for improvement."
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