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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen, higher resolution, and better color accuracy for tasks like digital photo editing, the Dell S3221QS is a strong choice. However, its higher price reflects these features. The Gigabyte G24F-2 offers a higher refresh rate and faster response time, making it more suitable for competitive gaming. With its lower resolution and smaller size, it's also a more budget-friendly option. If competitive gaming and price are your top concerns, the Gigabyte may suit you better. Neither monitor is ideal for HDR gaming and media consumption. 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)
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good contrast
Advantages of the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.6
5.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
3194:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1100:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
371 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
90.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is only fair for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
5.8
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
20.9 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 180 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
8.5
4.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
92 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is very good for productivity, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.2
5.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
3194:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1100:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
371 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$320
$140
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
The Dell S3221QS (VA) has a price of $320 and the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) costs $140.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S3221QS (VA) and the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S3221QS (VA) | Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$320 | $140 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 24" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 170Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 3194:1 | 1100:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 371 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.7 % | 125 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.9 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 40 - 60 Hz | 48 - 180 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 140 PPI | 92 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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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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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