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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize digital photo editing and color accuracy, the Asus PA329CV with its IPS panel is the better choice, offering excellent sRGB coverage. On the other hand, if you're looking for a monitor that provides a more immersive experience for media consumption and prefer deeper blacks and higher contrast, you'll appreciate the Dell S3221QS which, with its VA panel, offers a significantly higher contrast ratio. Both monitors are comparably sized and have 4K resolution, but the Dell is much less expensive. The Asus, however, may offer sharper text and image clarity due to its coating and panel type, making it preferable for productivity tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA329CV (IPS)
- The Asus PA329CV (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Dell S3221QS (VA).
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
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3194:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
371 nits
80.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
90.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is only fair for casual gaming, while the Asus PA329CV (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.7
8.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
137 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 PA329CV (IPS) is good.
Media Consumption
6.5
7.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3194:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
371 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is good for media consumption, while the Asus PA329CV (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$529
$360
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) has a price of $529 and the Dell S3221QS (VA) costs $360.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
3.8
3.8
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
15.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
20.9 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
40 - 60 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Dell S3221QS (VA) and Asus PA329CV (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and the Dell S3221QS (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA329CV (IPS) | Dell S3221QS (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$529 | $360 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 3194:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 371 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.6 % | 99.7 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 15 ms | 20.9 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 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 | 137 PPI | 140 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 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 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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