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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize affordability and play lots of fast-paced games, the Dell S2522HG will serve you well with its high refresh rate, making it smoother for competitive gaming. On the other hand, the Gigabyte M32UC offers a higher resolution and larger screen, which is better for a more immersive gaming experience, productivity, and media consumption, but it comes at a higher cost. The Gigabyte also has a higher contrast, beneficial for darker scenes in movies and games, but its slower response time may not be ideal for very fast games. Choose the Dell for budget-friendly, speed-focused gaming or the Gigabyte for versatile use with sharper and more vibrant visuals. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2522HG (IPS)
- Good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
85.4 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good for casual gaming, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
7.0
4.7
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
6.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.7 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) is good for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is poor.
Productivity
4.6
9.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
89 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is best in class for productivity, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.3
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good for media consumption, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$289
$550
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) has a price of $289 and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) costs $550.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2522HG (IPS) | Gigabyte M32UC (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$289 | $550 | ||
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 | 160Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 2776:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 506 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 95.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6 ms | 8.7 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 89 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
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."
Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | December 2022
"The Gigabyte M32UC is a terrific value. For around $600, you get a full-featured 4K gaming monitor with top-shelf video processing, a colorful bright image and a form factor suited for both work and play."
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