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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're highly focused on competitive gaming, the Dell AW2524H with its excellent refresh rate and total response time would serve you well. However, this monitor has a lower resolution and is pricier. For budget-conscious buyers or those who prefer a larger screen with a higher resolution for productivity or media consumption, the Dell S3222DGM is a better option. It offers a larger screen and a higher resolution, which enhances the viewing experience and is better suited for tasks requiring more screen real estate. Keep in mind, the S3222DGM's performance in competitive gaming won't match that of the AW2524H. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Dell AW2524H (IPS)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Advantages of the Dell S3222DGM (VA)
- Very good contrast
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.1
6.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4365:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
87.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming, though the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is somewhat better.
Competitive Gaming
9.5
4.6
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
5.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.6 ms
20 - 500 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is poor.
Cost
$500
$250
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) has a price of $500 and the Dell S3222DGM (VA) costs $250.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
4.9
5.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.4
5.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4365:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and the Dell S3222DGM (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell AW2524H (IPS) | Dell S3222DGM (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $250 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 25" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 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 | 1031:1 | 4365:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 390 nits | 333 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 464 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 | 99.9 % | 98.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.5 ms | 10.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 500 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 10/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 7/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 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 AW2524H (IPS)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | March 2023
"If you have the system for it, the Alienware AW2524H is the perfect display to show off next level frame rates and control response. With higher contrast and color volume than its 360 Hz competition, it currently has no equal."
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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