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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a high refresh rate and excel in competitive gaming, the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is excellent, plus it has good color accuracy for tasks like digital photo editing. However, the Dell S3222DGM (VA) offers a larger screen and significantly better contrast, which can enhance general media viewing, and it comes at a budget price. The Asus has better peak brightness, which can matter in well-lit rooms, but it's not the best choice for HDR gaming or video editing. The Dell might be less suited for fast-paced gaming due to a lower refresh rate and might not be as good for color-critical work due to a narrower color gamut. Choose the Asus for top gaming performance and color-critical work, or the Dell for a balance of media consumption and cost savings. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus XB273U F (IPS)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Advantages of the Dell S3222DGM (VA)
- Very good contrast
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.5
4.6
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
5.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.6 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is poor.
Productivity
6.7
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 XB273U F (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is poor.
Cost
$1,100
$250
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) has a price of $1,100 and the Dell S3222DGM (VA) costs $250.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus XB273U F (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 XB273U F (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
7.0
6.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4365:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
96.1 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Asus XB273U F (IPS) to be good for casual gaming, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.3
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4365:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Asus XB273U F (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 XB273U F (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 XB273U F (IPS) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and the Dell S3222DGM (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus XB273U F (IPS) | Dell S3222DGM (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $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 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 165Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1242:1 | 4365:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 488 nits | 333 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 468 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 | 99.6 % | 98.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.4 ms | 10.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 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 | 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 | 0 | 1 | |
Shopping
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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