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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize top-tier gaming performance and are willing to invest in a premium product, the AOC AG456UCZD, with its superior contrast and quick response time, would be an excellent choice, especially for HDR gaming. However, for everyday use and productivity, which demands clear text and image clarity, and if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option, the Dell S3222DGM may serve you well, with the added benefit of being less expensive while still offering good gaming capabilities. The Dell won't match the AOC in HDR content or the highest levels of gaming performance, but it provides a balanced experience for various uses. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- 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 AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.6
6.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4365:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
6.0
4.6
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.6 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is poor.
Productivity
3.8
5.1
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
83 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) and AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is somewhat better.
Cost
$1,400
$250
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) has a price of $1,400 and the Dell S3222DGM (VA) costs $250.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The AOC AG456UCZD (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 AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
5.9
5.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4365:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) and the Dell S3222DGM (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) | Dell S3222DGM (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $250 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 44.5" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 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 | 200 nits | 333 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 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 | 0.03 ms | 10.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 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 | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 83 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 3.8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 4.9/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 3 | 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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