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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize image sharpness and consistent colors for tasks like photo editing, the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) monitor would better suit your needs. It's also well-suited for casual gaming, with a good balance between speed and image quality. However, if you're looking for deeper blacks and higher contrast for media consumption, and are on a budget, the Dell S3222DGM (VA) might be the right choice, despite its larger screen potentially having less clarity due to a lower pixels per inch rate. Additionally, the VA panel performs well in competitive gaming but might not be as good for color-critical work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2721DGF (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Very good response time
Advantages of the Dell S3222DGM (VA)
- Very good contrast
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
882:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4365:1
368 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
485 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
97.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) is only fair for casual gaming, while the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.8
4.6
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
6.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.6 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
368 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
The Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.2
5.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721DGF (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is poor.
Cost
$300
$250
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
The Dell S2721DGF (IPS) has a price of $300 and the Dell S3222DGM (VA) costs $250.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell S2721DGF (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
5.9
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
882:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4365:1
368 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
485 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and the Dell S3222DGM (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2721DGF (IPS) | Dell S3222DGM (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $250 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 882:1 | 4365:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 368 nits | 333 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 485 nits | N/A | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 137.7 % | 98.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.3 ms | 10.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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 | 0 | 1 | |
Shopping
Dell S2721DGF (IPS)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | January 2021
"The Dell S2721DGF checks all the boxes for an upper-mid priced display that can take on the best gaming monitors, and you might even be able to find it for under $500 (it's $450-$500 as of writing). The monitor's 1440p, runs at 165 Hz without overclock, has AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and G-Sync Compatibility, covers a large portion of the DCI-P3 color gamut and includes a lighting effect on the back."
Dell S3222DGM (VA)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | February 2022
"Aside from its omission of HDR, the Dell S3222DGM has no flaws of consequence. For a surprisingly low price, it delivers premium quality gaming performance with 165 Hz and Adaptive-Sync through a high-contrast curved VA panel with a wide and accurate color gamut."
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