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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming and can invest more, the Asus PG279QM with its high refresh rate and quick response makes it a strong choice, though it's not ideal for HDR gaming and media. On the other hand, the Dell S3222DGM, being more affordable, offers a larger screen and significantly better contrast, suiting casual gaming and general media viewing but falls short for productivity due to its lower text clarity and color accuracy. Neither is optimal for professional photo or video editing, yet for everyday use, your budget and whether gaming performance or immersive media viewing is your priority will drive your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG279QM (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the Dell S3222DGM (VA)
- Very good contrast
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.4
6.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4365:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
95.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) and Asus PG279QM (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming, though the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is somewhat better.
Competitive Gaming
8.0
4.6
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
7.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.6 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is poor.
Productivity
6.4
5.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is poor.
Cost
$749
$250
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) has a price of $749 and the Dell S3222DGM (VA) costs $250.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
6.0
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4365:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Asus PG279QM (IPS) to be only fair for media consumption, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and the Dell S3222DGM (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG279QM (IPS) | Dell S3222DGM (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$749 | $250 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1147:1 | 4365:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 363 nits | 333 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 478 nits | N/A | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 103.1 % | 98.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7 ms | 10.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 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 | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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 | |
Shopping
Asus PG279QM (IPS)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | April 2022
"The Asus ROG Swift PG279QM is one of the best gaming monitors I’ve reviewed, and one of the best all-around displays too. With perfect video processing, smooth gaming performance and tons of rich and accurate color."
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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