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Updated April 11, 2024·
If saving money is a priority and you're focused on general productivity with occasional media consumption, the Dell S3221QS with its VA panel provides a better contrast, which is good for watching movies and casual gaming. However, if you're willing to invest more for higher image clarity, better brightness, and broader color gamut coverage for tasks like digital photo editing or more serious gaming, the Innocn 32M2V with its IPS MiniLED panel would be the superior choice, as it excels in HDR gaming and media consumption. Keep in mind the Dell may not perform as well in competitive gaming due to its lower refresh rate and response time. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S3221QS (VA)
- The Dell S3221QS (VA) has no clear advantages over the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED).
Advantages of the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Good brightness
- Very good color volume
- Good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.6
7.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
3194:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
371 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
90.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is good for casual gaming, while the Dell S3221QS (VA) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
4.6
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
20.9 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.3 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
The Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
8.5
9.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Dell S3221QS (VA) is very good.
Media Consumption
7.2
7.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
3194:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
371 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are both good for media consumption, though the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$320
$800
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell S3221QS (VA) has a price of $320 and the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S3221QS (VA) and the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S3221QS (VA) | Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$320 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 3194:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 600 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 371 nits | 1200 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.7 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.9 ms | 8.3 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 40 - 60 Hz | 48 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 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 32M2V (IPS MiniLED)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | January 2024
"Whlie not perfect, the Innocn 32M2V is an excellent HDR gaming monitor if you want a 32″ 4K high refresh rate display – just make sure you’re familiar with all its flaws. If you’ve been waiting for a 32″ 4K high refresh rate gaming monitor with proper HDR support, the Innocn 32M2V is the first model available at a reasonable price."
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