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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you're on a budget and primarily engage in casual to competitive gaming, the Dell monitor offers good performance at a lower cost. It has a high refresh rate for smooth gameplay but has limited color coverage, making it less ideal for color-critical work. The MSI monitor, while more expensive, offers a wider, high-resolution screen, and its OLED panel delivers superior contrast and is well-suited for HDR gaming and media consumption. Its color accuracy is also beneficial for digital photo editing. However, it may not be as cost-effective if gaming and basic productivity are your main activities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2522HG (IPS)
- Good for competitive gaming
- Good brightness
Advantages of the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
9.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
7.0
5.9
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
6.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) is good for competitive gaming, while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
4.6
2.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
89 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$293
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) has a price of $293 and the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
5.3
5.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) and Dell S2522HG (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2522HG (IPS) | MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$293 | $1,700 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 25" | 45" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 275 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | Unknown | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 89 PPI | ||
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6/10 | 1.4/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6/10 | 2.5/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
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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