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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you want a more affordable option for casual and competitive gaming, the AOC 24G2SPU with its higher refresh rate and good response time will serve you well, especially when playing fast-paced games. However, if you're interested in a larger screen and better image depth for tasks like watching videos due to its higher resolution and contrast, the Dell S3222DGM might be worth the extra investment. Keep in mind that while the Dell offers a more immersive experience for media consumption, its responsiveness and refresh rate are on par with the AOC, making it also suitable for gaming, although you may notice less clarity in text and fast-moving images due to a higher response time. Both are budget-friendly, but prioritize the AOC for competitive gaming and the Dell for a larger, more vibrant display at a higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS)
- Very good response time
Advantages of the Dell S3222DGM (VA)
- Very good contrast
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
6.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4365:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
89.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) is only fair for casual gaming, while the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.8
4.6
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
4.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.6 ms
48 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
The AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$140
$250
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) has a price of $140 and the Dell S3222DGM (VA) costs $250.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
4.9
5.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
92 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) and AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.4
5.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4365:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) and AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and the Dell S3222DGM (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) | Dell S3222DGM (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$140 | $250 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 24" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 4365:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 333 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 126 % | 98.1 % | |
Suitable for Digital Photo Editing | |||
Suitable for Digital Photo Editing | Yes | No | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 4 ms | 10.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 165 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.3/10 | 7/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 92 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.2/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.2/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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 | |
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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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