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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen with higher resolution for tasks such as productivity and media consumption, the Dell S3221QS might suit you better, despite its higher price. However, its performance in gaming, particularly competitive gaming, is not as strong due to lower refresh rates and longer response times. In contrast, the Innocn 27G1S, while offering a smaller screen and lesser resolution, excels in competitive gaming with higher refresh rates and quicker response times, all at a lower price. It's not the best for media consumption, though, given its lower HDR peak brightness. If budget is a key concern and gaming a priority, the Innocn could be the wiser choice. Give Feedback
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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 Innocn 27G1S (VA)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
3.8
8.0
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
20.9 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.0 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Dell S3221QS (VA) is poor.
Productivity
8.5
6.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is very good for productivity, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair.
Media Consumption
7.2
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
3194:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
371 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is good for media consumption, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair.
Cost
$320
$270
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
$500
The Dell S3221QS (VA) has a price of $320 and the Innocn 27G1S (VA) costs $270.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.6
6.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
3194:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
371 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
90.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are both only fair for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S3221QS (VA) and the Innocn 27G1S (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S3221QS (VA) | Innocn 27G1S (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$320 | $270 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | VA | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 3194:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 371 nits | 300 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 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.9 ms | 5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 40 - 60 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 140 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
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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."
Innocn 27G1S (VA)
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Notebook Check
Allen Ngo | June 2023
"The monitor is a sweet spot for gamers who want something faster than 165 Hz while keeping the benefits of fast response times and relative affordability. The VA panel is now more competitive against many IPS options."
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