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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen size and high resolution for productivity tasks and media consumption on a budget, the Dell S3221QS with its strong contrast could serve you well. However, if you're focused on a premium gaming experience with superior contrast and color depth, and you're willing to invest more, the MSI 45GS96QB would be a compelling option, offering an immersive ultra-wide display and excellent performance for high-frame-rate gaming, although it may not be as sharp for text and detailed work due to its lower pixels per inch. 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
Advantages of the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.6
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
3194:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
371 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
90.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell S3221QS (VA) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
5.9
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
20.9 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
The MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
8.5
2.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is very good for productivity, while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.2
5.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
3194:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
371 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is good for media consumption, while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$320
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell S3221QS (VA) has a price of $320 and the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S3221QS (VA) and the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell S3221QS (VA) | MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$320 | $1,700 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 45" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 3194:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 275 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 % | Unknown | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.9 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 40 - 60 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 140 PPI | ||
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 1.4/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 2.5/10 | |
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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