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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming and have the budget, the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) with its higher refresh rate and lower response time would be excellent, although it won't provide the best contrast for HDR content. On the other hand, the Dell S3221QS (VA) is more affordable and offers a superior contrast ratio with good color accuracy for productivity and media consumption, but it has a lower refresh rate, making it less ideal for competitive gaming. Both have 4K resolution, but the Asus provides a slightly better experience for casual gaming and sharper text quality due to its higher pixels per inch. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Dell S3221QS (VA)
- Good contrast
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.2
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3194:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
371 nits
90.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
90.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good for casual gaming, while the Dell S3221QS (VA) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
6.1
3.8
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
20.9 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
40 - 60 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Dell S3221QS (VA) is poor.
Cost
$611
$320
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) has a price of $611 and the Dell S3221QS (VA) costs $320.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell S3221QS (VA) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell S3221QS (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
8.8
8.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
157 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
140 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are both very good for productivity.
Media Consumption
7.0
7.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3194:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
371 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) and Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and the Dell S3221QS (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) | Dell S3221QS (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$611 | $320 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 28" | 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 | 144Hz | 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 | 350 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 | 82 % | 99.7 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 20.9 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | 40 - 60 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 157 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 | 1 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
Shopping
Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS)
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PC World
Matthew Smith | March 2022
"The Asus TUF Gaming VG28UQL1A is, in many ways, a great 4K gaming monitor. It has a sharp, accurate image with good contrast and excellent motion clarity. Luminance uniformity is its only weakness. The monitor’s $799 MSRP is relatively affordable for a 4K HDMI 2.1 monitor, as well."
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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