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Updated April 11, 2024·
If cost is a significant factor and you prioritize high-resolution productivity or digital photo editing, the Dell S2722QC with its IPS panel may be the preferred choice, offering strong text clarity and image clarity. However, if you want a larger screen for media consumption and are okay with spending a bit more, the Dell S3221QS with its VA panel provides better contrast and is suited for richer dark scenes, although it might not be as sharp for textual content due to the lower pixels per inch. Neither are suited for HDR gaming, with both having poor refresh rates and response times, making them less ideal for competitive gaming. 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 S2722QC (IPS)
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
Advantages of the Dell S3221QS (VA)
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good contrast
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1304:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3194:1
382 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
402 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
371 nits
82.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
90.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is only fair for casual gaming, while the Dell S2722QC (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.9
3.8
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
14.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
20.9 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
40 - 60 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
382 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell S2722QC (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.9
8.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
164 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
140 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is very good for productivity, while the Dell S2722QC (IPS) is good.
Cost
$400
$320
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) has a price of $400 and the Dell S3221QS (VA) costs $320.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
6.8
7.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1304:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3194:1
382 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
402 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
371 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell S3221QS (VA) to be good for media consumption, while the Dell S2722QC (IPS) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and the Dell S3221QS (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2722QC (IPS) | Dell S3221QS (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$400 | $320 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1304:1 | 3194:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 382 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 402 nits | 371 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99.7 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 14.4 ms | 20.9 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 40 - 60 Hz | 40 - 60 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 164 PPI | 140 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | |
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Dell S2722QC (IPS)
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PC World
Matthew Smith | March 2022
"The Dell S2722QC offers 4K, USB-C, HDR, and integrated speakers for a uniquely affordable price, but makes some image quality sacrifices to hit its low cost. It’s a good everyday productivity monitor that you should buy for its features, not its performance."
Dell S3221QS (VA)
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Tom's Hardware
Anj Bryant | May 2021
"The Dell S3221QS offers a 4K, 32-inch panel that’s great for streaming videos and casual gaming, with an effective, gentle curve. But color accuracy and HDR performance leave much room for improvement."
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