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Updated April 11, 2024·
If image quality in print photo editing is vital and you frequently do digital photo work, the Acer XB323U-GX with its higher color gamut coverage, would be beneficial, although it comes at a premium price. The Dell S3222DGM, on the other hand, offers great contrast due to its VA panel, which could enhance general media viewing, and it's much less expensive. However, if competitive gaming is a priority, the higher refresh rate of the Acer might be more appealing, while the Dell, with a good refresh rate and lower price, would suit casual gaming and general productivity well enough. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
- Good brightness
Advantages of the Dell S3222DGM (VA)
- Very good contrast
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4365:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) is only fair for casual gaming, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.3
4.6
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.6 ms
48 - 270 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$1,147
$250
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) has a price of $1,147 and the Dell S3222DGM (VA) costs $250.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
4.8
5.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) and Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.4
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4365:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) and Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and the Dell S3222DGM (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) | Dell S3222DGM (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,147 | $250 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 4365:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 333 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | N/A | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 173.4 % | 98.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 10.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 270 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 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 | 1 | 1 | |
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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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