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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize precise color reproduction for tasks like digital photo editing, the Asus PA279CRV with its IPS panel is a better fit despite being more expensive. However, if you prefer a larger screen and superior contrast for media consumption and general productivity at a somewhat lower cost, the Dell S3221QS with its VA panel may serve you well. Both monitors have similar resolution and are not ideal for HDR gaming or high-level competitive gaming due to their modest refresh rates and response times. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA279CRV (IPS)
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
Advantages of the Dell S3221QS (VA)
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good contrast
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3194:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
371 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
90.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is only fair for casual gaming, while the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.9
3.8
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
17.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
20.9 ms
48 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
40 - 60 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.9
8.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
140 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is very good for productivity, while the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is good.
Media Consumption
6.6
7.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3194:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
371 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is good for media consumption, while the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$469
$320
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) has a price of $469 and the Dell S3221QS (VA) costs $320.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell S3221QS (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and the Dell S3221QS (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA279CRV (IPS) | Dell S3221QS (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$469 | $320 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 920:1 | 3194:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 376 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 436 nits | 371 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.3 % | 99.7 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 17 ms | 20.9 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 60 Hz | 40 - 60 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 140 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 0 | 1 | |
Shopping
Asus PA279CRV (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | September 2023
"The ASUS PA279CRV is an excellent value 4K IPS monitor for color-critical work involving sRGB, Rec.709, DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color spaces. On top of that, it features rich connectivity options, a robust design and plenty of additional features."
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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