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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a budget and primarily interested in competitive gaming, the Dell S2522HG, with its high refresh rate and very good response time, would serve you well while saving you money. However, if you prefer a larger screen with higher resolution for a more immersive gaming and media experience, and you engage in some digital photo editing, the LG 32GP850 might be worth the extra investment. Keep in mind that while the LG has nicer color gamut coverage, which is better for creative tasks, it won't give you as much of a competitive edge in fast-paced gaming due to its slightly lower refresh rate and response time compared to the Dell. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2522HG (IPS)
- Good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the LG 32GP850 (IPS)
- The LG 32GP850 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Dell S2522HG (IPS).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
7.0
4.8
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
6.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) is good for competitive gaming, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$289
$600
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) has a price of $289 and the LG 32GP850 (IPS) costs $600.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
5.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1037:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
430 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Productivity
4.6
5.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
89 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GP850 (IPS) and Dell S2522HG (IPS) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.3
5.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1037:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
430 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GP850 (IPS) and Dell S2522HG (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and the LG 32GP850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2522HG (IPS) | LG 32GP850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$289 | $600 | ||
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 | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 180Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1037:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 412 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 430 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6 ms | 6.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 20 - 180 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 89 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
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 | 0 | |
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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."
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