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Updated April 11, 2024·
The AOC 24G2SPU is a budget-friendly choice that excels in casual and competitive gaming due to its higher refresh rate and quick response time, making it suitable for fast-paced games. However, the smaller screen and lower resolution might limit your enjoyment during media consumption and productivity tasks. On the other hand, the Dell S3221QS offers a larger screen with higher resolution, which is great for productivity and watching videos, providing crisper images and more workspace but has a lower refresh rate, making it less ideal for competitive gaming. If you prioritize gaming and cost, go with the AOC; if you value media and productivity, consider the Dell. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Advantages of the Dell S3221QS (VA)
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good contrast
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
6.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3194:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
371 nits
89.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
90.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is only fair for casual gaming, while the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.8
3.8
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
4.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
20.9 ms
48 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
40 - 60 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
4.9
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
92 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
140 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is very good for productivity, while the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3194:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
371 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is good for media consumption, while the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$140
$360
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) has a price of $140 and the Dell S3221QS (VA) costs $360.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and the Dell S3221QS (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) | Dell S3221QS (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$140 | $360 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 24" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 3194:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 371 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 126 % | 99.7 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 4 ms | 20.9 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 165 Hz | 40 - 60 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.3/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 92 PPI | 140 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.2/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 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 | |
Shopping
Dell S3221QS (VA)
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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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