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Updated April 11, 2024·
If fast-paced gaming is your focus, the Dell S2522HG with its higher refresh rates will keep up with the action, making it an excellent choice for competitive gaming without breaking the bank. On the other hand, if you prefer immersive experiences with higher detail, the LG 32UN650's larger screen and higher resolution will enhance media consumption and productivity, at a higher cost. Neither are optimal for HDR content, but for day-to-day use and gaming, the Dell is more budget-friendly, while the LG offers a crisper display for multitasking and enjoying high-resolution videos. 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 LG 32UN650 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Very 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
3229:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) 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
11.8 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) is good for competitive gaming, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.6
8.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
89 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.3
7.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$293
$500
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$500
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The Dell S2522HG (IPS) has a price of $293 and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) costs $500.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2522HG (IPS) | LG 32UN650 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$293 | $500 | ||
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 | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 3229:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 298 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 373 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 98.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6 ms | 11.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 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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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."
LG 32UN650 (IPS)
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Rob Shafer | February 2024
"The LG 32UN650 is a 32″ 4K IPS monitor with gorgeous colors and wide viewing angles. Additionally, it supports FreeSync, HDR and has a stylish design with a height-adjustable stand. Overall, it is an excellent monitor for casual PC and console gaming, light office work and content creation – and everything in between! However, there are better and cheaper alternatives available."
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