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Updated April 11, 2024·
If budget is a concern and you mainly use your computer for productivity tasks with some media consumption, the Dell S3221QS (VA) is a solid choice with its good text clarity and very good productivity performance. However, if you prioritize the highest quality image for tasks like HDR gaming, media consumption, or print photo editing, and are willing to invest more, the LG 32EP950 (OLED) offers superior contrast, color accuracy, and is excellent for HDR content, making it well suited for professional creative work and premium entertainment experiences. The Dell falls short for competitive gaming due to its poor refresh rate and response time, while the LG excels with its exceptional image clarity but still lacks in this gaming aspect. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S3221QS (VA)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Excellent for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Good brightness
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.6
9.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
3194:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
371 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
90.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell S3221QS (VA) is only fair.
Productivity
8.5
6.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is very good for productivity, while the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
7.2
9.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
3194:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
371 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the Dell S3221QS (VA) is good.
Cost
$360
$3,220
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Dell S3221QS (VA) has a price of $360 and the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) costs $3,220.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
3.8
4.3
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
20.9 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S3221QS (VA) and the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell S3221QS (VA) | LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$360 | $3,220 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | Inkjet OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 3194:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 540 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 | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.7 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.9 ms | 1 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 | 9.6/10 | |
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 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 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 | |
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."
LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED)
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TFT Central
Simon Baker | May 2021
"This screen is aimed at professional users, content creation and HDR video production. The OLED panel offers really great picture quality with bright, vivid colours, true deep blacks and infinite contrast ratio for SDR and HDR. The semi-glossy screen coating does add to the picture quality and feel of the screen as well."
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