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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a better contrast for deep blacks, especially in darker environments, and a high resolution for clarity in productivity tasks, the Dell S3221QS with its VA panel would be a suitable choice. However, if color accuracy is critical for your work, like digital photo editing, the LG 32UN650 with its IPS panel might serve you better. For casual gaming, the LG offers a wider variable refresh rate range, which can provide smoother visuals, whereas the Dell is more limited in this regard. Neither monitor is ideal for competitive gaming due to their relatively slow response times, and both offer modest peak brightness, making them less suitable for true HDR gaming and media consumption. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S3221QS (VA)
- The Dell S3221QS (VA) has no clear advantages over the LG 32UN650 (IPS).
Advantages of the LG 32UN650 (IPS)
- Very good contrast
Key differences
Cost
$320
$500
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Dell S3221QS (VA) has a price of $320 and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) costs $500.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.6
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
3194:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
371 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
90.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
3.8
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
20.9 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
11.8 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
8.5
8.4
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) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are both very good for productivity.
Media Consumption
7.2
7.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
3194:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
371 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S3221QS (VA) and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S3221QS (VA) | LG 32UN650 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$320 | $500 | ||
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 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 3194:1 | 3229:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 298 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 371 nits | 373 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 % | 98.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.9 ms | 11.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 40 - 60 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 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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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 32UN650 (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | February 2024
"The LG 32UN650 is a 32″ 4K IPS monitor with gorgeous colors and wide viewing angles. Additionally, it supports FreeSync, HDR and has a stylish design with a height-adjustable stand. Overall, it is an excellent monitor for casual PC and console gaming, light office work and content creation – and everything in between! However, there are better and cheaper alternatives available."
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