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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize a high-resolution display with exceptional image quality for professional photo and video editing or HDR content enjoyment, the Apple Pro Display XDR could be an excellent but pricey choice. Conversely, if you are seeking a monitor that offers a decent gaming experience at a budget-friendly price, the Dell S3222DGM provides good responsiveness and a high refresh rate which is suitable for both casual and more serious gaming, though it's not ideal for tasks requiring color accuracy or HDR capabilities. Essentially, Apple's monitor excels in professional and high-fidelity applications, while Dell's is a versatile, cost-effective option more attuned to the needs of gamers. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good for media consumption
- Excellent text clarity
- Excellent image clarity
- Best in class brightness
- Good color volume
Advantages of the Dell S3222DGM (VA)
- Good refresh rate
- Very good contrast
- Good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.8
6.9
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4365:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
98.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is good for casual gaming, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
3.9
4.6
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
20.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.6 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) and Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is somewhat better.
Productivity
9.8
5.1
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
216 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is best in class for productivity, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.1
5.9
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4365:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is very good for media consumption, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is poor.
Cost
$4,999
$250
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) has a price of $4,999 and the Dell S3222DGM (VA) costs $250.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and the Dell S3222DGM (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) | Dell S3222DGM (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$4,999 | $250 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 6016 x 3384 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS FALD | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 576 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 4365:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1600 nits | 333 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1600 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 | 94.3 % | 98.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20 ms | 10.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 216 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 9.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 9.5/10 | 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 | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
Shopping
Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD)
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PC Mag
Chris Stobing | February 2020
"Apple's Pro Display XDR provides exceptional color accuracy and build quality at a price that's quite competitive with those of reference-grade pro monitors. It's exquisite enough that swallowing the wildly extravagant cost of its Pro Stand is worth it."
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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