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Updated April 11, 2024·
If budget is a top concern and you’re into gaming, especially casual and competitive, the Dell S2722DGM with a higher refresh rate and decent response time will serve you well. However, if you're willing to invest more for clearer and sharper images for productivity tasks or media consumption, and prioritize higher resolution, the Dell U3223QE with a larger screen and better color accuracy would be a great choice. It offers more screen real estate for multitasking but it's not as well-suited for fast-paced gaming due to a lower refresh rate and longer response time. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Dell S2722DGM (VA)
- Good for casual gaming
- Good refresh rate
- Good contrast
Advantages of the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black)
- Good for productivity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.0
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2104:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
438 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.9 %
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good for casual gaming, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.8
3.8
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
13.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
24.3 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.5
7.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good for productivity, while the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is only fair.
Cost
$250
$880
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) has a price of $250 and the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) costs $880.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
7.0
7.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2104:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
438 nits
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and Dell S2722DGM (VA) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2722DGM (VA) | Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$250 | $880 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | IPS Black | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 8 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2948:1 | 2104:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 389 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 438 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 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 13.2 ms | 24.3 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 5.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 1 | |
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 | 0 | |
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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."
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