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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high-quality visuals for HDR gaming, media consumption, or photo editing, the Asus PA32DC with its superior contrast and color gauges is a strong choice, though it stands at a premium price. However, for fast-paced, competitive gaming where refresh rate and response time are crucial, the significantly more affordable Dell S2522HG excels, though it won't deliver as rich color quality for creative work or watching videos. Keep in mind, the Asus model, with its larger screen and higher resolution, is better suited for productivity and detailed work, whereas the Dell's smaller screen and lower resolution are more typical for budget-friendly, casual use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Dell S2522HG (IPS)
- Good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.8
7.0
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) is good for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is poor.
Productivity
6.8
4.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
89 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.5
5.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$3,499
$289
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) has a price of $3,499 and the Dell S2522HG (IPS) costs $289.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Dell S2522HG (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and the Dell S2522HG (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) | Dell S2522HG (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,499 | $289 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 25" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | Inkjet OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 75Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 400 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 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.1 ms | 6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 89 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 6/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 3 | 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 | |
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Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED)
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Zachery Cuevas | February 2023
"All in all, the Asus PA32DC OLED is a superbly crafted display for experts in their craft. From filmmakers to colorists and everyone in between, this OLED display comes with just about everything that’ll satisfy professionals and enthusiasts. The undisputed champion of content creation monitors might still be the Apple Pro Display XDR for some, but the Asus PA32DC OLED puts up a heck of a fight for several grand less."
Dell S2522HG (IPS)
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Matthew Smith | February 2022
"The Dell S2522HG changes the game. This 24.5-inch 1080p gaming monitor has a 240Hz refresh rate, yet it’s commonly sold for $249.99. That’s just tens of dollars more than an average 1080p 144Hz gaming monitor. The S2522HG cuts a few corners in its pursuit of pricing, but it’s a great choice for competitive gamers on a budget."
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