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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen and sharper text for productivity or watching movies, the Dell S3221QS with its higher static contrast and larger size at a usually lower price point could serve you well, though it falls short for competitive gaming due to lower refresh rates and response times. Conversely, if you're a casual or competitive gamer valuing fluid motion and a wider color range, the LG 34GN850B with a higher refresh rate and faster response time could be more appealing, even if it means spending more and accepting a lower contrast ratio, which is less optimal for dark movie scenes. Give Feedback
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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 34GN850B (IPS)
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.6
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
3194:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
371 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
90.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is only fair for casual gaming, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
4.5
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
20.9 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
8.5
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is very good for productivity, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.2
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
3194:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
371 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is good for media consumption, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$320
$750
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell S3221QS (VA) has a price of $320 and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) costs $750.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and LG 34GN850B (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 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S3221QS (VA) and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S3221QS (VA) | LG 34GN850B (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$320 | $750 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 3194:1 | 950:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 359 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 371 nits | 436 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 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.9 ms | 6.2 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 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 140 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | |
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 34GN850B (IPS)
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TechSpot
Tim Schiesser | August 2020
"Mid-range 3440 x 1440 144Hz VA monitors are ~$500 to $600 these days. You are getting a much better product for the higher price of the LG, with faster response times and better colors (outside of the contrast ratio), but this is definitely a monitor that is reserved for those that want the best of the best and are willing to pay for it."
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