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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you're on a budget and prefer competitive gaming with a higher refresh rate, the Dell S2522HG is ideal due to its quicker response time and support for variable refresh rates. However, the Samsung S43CG70, with its larger screen and higher resolution, is better suited for an immersive media consumption experience and boasts a superior color depth, making it more viable for HDR content. Both have their strengths: the Dell for fast-paced gaming and the Samsung for a premium, cinematic experience, but with the tradeoff of a higher price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2522HG (IPS)
- Good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
- Good for casual gaming
- Good contrast
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is good for casual gaming, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
7.0
4.9
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
6.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) is good for competitive gaming, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Productivity
4.6
5.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
89 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
103 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and Dell S2522HG (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.3
6.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is only fair for media consumption, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$289
$999
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) has a price of $289 and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) costs $999.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2522HG (IPS) | Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$289 | $999 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 25" | 43" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 512 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 400 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 | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 60,144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 89 PPI | 103 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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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