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Updated April 11, 2024·
The Dell S2721QS offers a higher resolution and might be better for productivity and digital photo editing due to its clear text and image quality, along with good color accuracy. However, for a more immersive gaming experience and better contrast, especially in darker scenes, the Dell S3222DGM with its high refresh rate and superior contrast ratio could be more suitable. It's also more budget-friendly. If HDR gaming and media are not priorities, and you're looking for a larger screen, the S3222DGM might suffice. In contrast, the S2721QS is better for tasks that benefit from higher resolution and color precision but is less optimized for gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2721QS (IPS)
- Good for productivity
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
Advantages of the Dell S3222DGM (VA)
- Good refresh rate
- Very good contrast
- Good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1221:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4365:1
373 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
386 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
85.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) is only fair for casual gaming, while the Dell S2721QS (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.9
5.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
164 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.7
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1221:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4365:1
373 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
386 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is poor.
Cost
$230
$250
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) has a price of $230 and the Dell S3222DGM (VA) costs $250.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.9
4.6
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
14.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.6 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
373 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2721QS (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 S2721QS (IPS) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and the Dell S3222DGM (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2721QS (IPS) | Dell S3222DGM (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$230 | $250 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1221:1 | 4365:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 373 nits | 333 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 386 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 | 100 % | 98.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 14.5 ms | 10.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 40 - 60 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 164 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 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 | 1 | 1 | |
Shopping
Dell S2721QS (IPS)
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Tom's Hardware
Scharon Harding | September 2021
"The Dell S2721QS 4K monitor brings IPS-level colors and some handy features, like a versatile stand with height adjustments and picture-in-picture for connecting dual systems. But don’t get it for HDR."
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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