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Updated April 11, 2024·
For casual gaming and competitive gaming, the Dell S2522HG (IPS) with its higher refresh rate will provide smoother motion, and it's also a budget-friendly option. However, if you prioritize a sharper image for productivity and media consumption, the Dell S3221QS (VA) offers a higher resolution which is better for those tasks, though it comes at a higher price. The S3221QS (VA) also has a larger screen and superior contrast, enhancing the viewing experience for movies and photos, but its lower refresh rate isn't ideal for fast-paced games. Choose the S2522HG (IPS) for gaming on a budget or the S3221QS (VA) for better picture quality at a higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2522HG (IPS)
- Good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Advantages of the Dell S3221QS (VA)
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good contrast
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
6.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3194:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
371 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
90.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is only fair for casual gaming, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
7.0
3.8
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
6.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
20.9 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
40 - 60 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) is good for competitive gaming, while the Dell S3221QS (VA) is poor.
Productivity
4.6
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
89 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
140 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is very good for productivity, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.3
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3194:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
371 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is good for media consumption, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell S3221QS (VA) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Cost
$305
$320
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
$500
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) has a price of $305 and the Dell S3221QS (VA) costs $320.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and the Dell S3221QS (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2522HG (IPS) | Dell S3221QS (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$305 | $320 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 25" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 3194:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 371 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 99.7 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6 ms | 20.9 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 40 - 60 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 89 PPI | 140 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 1 | 1 | |
Shopping
Dell S2522HG (IPS)
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IGN
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."
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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