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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're seeking a monitor with a sharper image for tasks like document editing, web browsing, or watching 4K videos, the Dell S3221QS with its 4K resolution may be a good choice, though it's not ideal for HDR gaming or color-demanding tasks due to its limited color gamut performance. On the other hand, the LG 32GP850 is better for fast-paced gaming thanks to its higher refresh rate and quicker response, which reduces motion blur, but it has a lower resolution, making it less sharp for 4K content. Neither are top performers for professional color work due to their limited color coverage in certain spectrums. 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 LG 32GP850 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.6
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
3194:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1037:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
371 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
430 nits
90.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is only fair for casual gaming, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
4.8
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
20.9 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
The LG 32GP850 (IPS) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
8.5
5.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is very good for productivity, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.2
5.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
3194:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1037:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
371 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
430 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is good for media consumption, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$320
$600
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Dell S3221QS (VA) has a price of $320 and the LG 32GP850 (IPS) costs $600.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S3221QS (VA) and the LG 32GP850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S3221QS (VA) | LG 32GP850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$320 | $600 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 180Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 3194:1 | 1037:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 412 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 371 nits | 430 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 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.9 ms | 6.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 40 - 60 Hz | 20 - 180 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 140 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
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 | 0 | |
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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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