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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you're considering a monitor for casual gaming and productivity, the Dell S2722DGM with its 27-inch screen offers good performance. For those who prefer a larger display, the Dell S3222DGM's 32-inch screen can provide a more immersive experience but might not be as sharp due to its size. Both have a good refresh rate suitable for gaming, but neither is ideal for HDR gaming or professional color work like HDR video editing. The smaller monitor has slightly better text clarity and image clarity, which could be beneficial for productivity tasks. If competitive gaming is a priority, both monitors offer similar advantages with fast response times and variable refresh rate support. Choose the larger screen if you value size over sharpness, or the smaller one for slightly better overall clarity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2722DGM (VA)
- Good for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good brightness
Advantages of the Dell S3222DGM (VA)
- Very good contrast
- Good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.8
4.6
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
13.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.6 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.5
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 S2722DGM (VA) is only fair for productivity, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4365:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good for media consumption, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is poor.
Cost
$300
$330
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
$500
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) has a price of $300 and the Dell S3222DGM (VA) costs $330.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
7.0
6.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4365:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell S2722DGM (VA) to be good for casual gaming, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and the Dell S3222DGM (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2722DGM (VA) | Dell S3222DGM (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $330 | ||
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 | VA | VA | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2948:1 | 4365:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 389 nits | 333 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.6 % | 98.1 % | |
Suitable for Digital Photo Editing | |||
Suitable for Digital Photo Editing | Yes | No | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 13.2 ms | 10.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 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 | 1 | 1 | |
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Dell S2722DGM (VA)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | February 2022
"Though it leaves out HDR and extended color, the Dell S2722DGM delivers superb gaming performance for less than $300. With Adaptive-Sync, 165 Hz, a solid overdrive and usable blur reduction, it rocks full-motion gaming without breaking the bank."
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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