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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you're looking for a larger screen and better contrast for general use and media consumption, the Dell S3221QS is a solid choice that is also more affordable. However, if color accuracy is key for activities like digital photo editing and if you need more connectivity options with multiple USB ports, then the Dell U2723QE is better, though it comes at a higher cost. Neither monitor is ideal for HDR gaming, but both offer a clear image with good resolution. For competitive gaming, neither is particularly strong due to their slower response times. 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 S3221QS (VA)
- Good contrast
Advantages of the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black)
- The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) has no clear advantages over the Dell S3221QS (VA).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.6
6.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
3194:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1978:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
341 nits
371 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
415 nits
90.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.3 %
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell S3221QS (VA) and Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) are both only fair for casual gaming, though the Dell S3221QS (VA) is somewhat better.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
4.9
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
20.9 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
20.7 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
341 nits
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is somewhat better.
Cost
$320
$545
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Dell S3221QS (VA) has a price of $320 and the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) costs $545.
Key similarities
Productivity
8.5
8.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
162 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell S3221QS (VA) and Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) are both very good for productivity.
Media Consumption
7.2
7.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
3194:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1978:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
341 nits
371 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
415 nits
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell S3221QS (VA) and Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S3221QS (VA) and the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S3221QS (VA) | Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$320 | $545 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 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 | 4 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 3194:1 | 1978:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 341 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 371 nits | 415 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.7 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.9 ms | 20.7 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 40 - 60 Hz | N/A | |
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 | 140 PPI | 162 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
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
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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