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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a tighter budget and good performance for productivity tasks, the Dell S3221QS would be suitable. Its VA panel offers higher contrast, which can enhance general media consumption, although it lacks in responsiveness for fast-paced games. On the other hand, if you're a serious gamer willing to invest in a premium experience, the LG 32GQ950's higher refresh rate and quicker response time make it ideal for competitive gaming, and its IPS panel provides better color accuracy, beneficial for digital photo editing. However, its lower contrast compared to the Dell may affect the depth of dark scenes in videos and games. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S3221QS (VA)
- Good for media consumption
- Good contrast
Advantages of the LG 32GQ950 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
3.8
4.7
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
20.9 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.8 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.2
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
3194:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
371 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is good for media consumption, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$320
$930
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell S3221QS (VA) has a price of $320 and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) costs $930.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.6
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
3194:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
371 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
90.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.6 %
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell S3221QS (VA) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Productivity
8.5
8.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell S3221QS (VA) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are both very good for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S3221QS (VA) and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S3221QS (VA) | LG 32GQ950 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$320 | $930 | ||
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 | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 32 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 3194:1 | 921:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 367 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 371 nits | 1007 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 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.9 ms | 5.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 40 - 60 Hz | 20 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 140 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Semi-Gloss | |
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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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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