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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a tighter budget and mainly interested in productivity and media consumption with casual gaming, the Dell S3221QS might serve you well due to its better performance in these areas and its lower price. However, if you're more into competitive gaming and want a higher refresh rate with better response times, then the Gigabyte M32UC could be a better fit despite being more expensive. Neither monitor is particularly suitable for HDR gaming or professional color work, but for everyday use, casual gaming, and media, they have their respective strengths. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S3221QS (VA)
- Good contrast
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Good refresh rate
- Good brightness
- Good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.6
7.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
3194:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
371 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
90.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
85.4 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good for casual gaming, while the Dell S3221QS (VA) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
4.7
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
20.9 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.7 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is somewhat better.
Productivity
8.5
9.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is best in class for productivity, while the Dell S3221QS (VA) is very good.
Cost
$320
$550
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Dell S3221QS (VA) has a price of $320 and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) costs $550.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
7.2
7.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
3194:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
371 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S3221QS (VA) and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S3221QS (VA) | Gigabyte M32UC (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$320 | $550 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | VA | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 160Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 3194:1 | 2776:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 371 nits | 506 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 % | 95.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.9 ms | 8.7 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 40 - 60 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 140 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
Shopping
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."
Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | December 2022
"The Gigabyte M32UC is a terrific value. For around $600, you get a full-featured 4K gaming monitor with top-shelf video processing, a colorful bright image and a form factor suited for both work and play."
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