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Updated April 11, 2024·
If high-quality visual experiences in gaming and media are a priority and the budget allows, the Acer X27U with its OLED panel offers deeper blacks and vibrant colors, making it superior for HDR gaming and media consumption. It also has higher brightness levels, which contribute to better picture quality in various lighting conditions. However, if cost is a significant concern and gaming is more casual, the Dell S3222DGM is much more wallet-friendly and still provides a good experience with its VA panel, which generally offers better contrast than typical LCDs but may not match the color performance or viewing angles of OLEDs. The Acer's very high refresh rate is great for competitive gaming, but the Dell's refresh rate is sufficient for most players. For productivity tasks or if image clarity in brightly-lit environments is vital, neither monitor excels, so your choice here should hinge on the preferred gaming and media experience versus price sensitivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer X27U (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Dell S3222DGM (VA)
- The Dell S3222DGM (VA) has no clear advantages over the Acer X27U (W-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
6.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4365:1
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
603 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
95.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
8.8
4.6
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.6 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is poor.
Productivity
5.8
5.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are both poor for productivity, though the Acer X27U (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.5
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4365:1
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
603 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is poor.
Cost
$1,000
$250
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) has a price of $1,000 and the Dell S3222DGM (VA) costs $250.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and the Dell S3222DGM (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Acer X27U (W-OLED) | Dell S3222DGM (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $250 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | VA | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 165Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 4365:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 211 nits | 333 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 603 nits | N/A | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 98.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 10.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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 | |
Shopping
Dell S3222DGM (VA)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | February 2022
"Aside from its omission of HDR, the Dell S3222DGM has no flaws of consequence. For a surprisingly low price, it delivers premium quality gaming performance with 165 Hz and Adaptive-Sync through a high-contrast curved VA panel with a wide and accurate color gamut."
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