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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you're on a budget and need a monitor with good image clarity and text quality for productivity and casual media consumption, the Dell S3221QS could be a better option. However, the Samsung S43CG70 is a larger, more premium display with better color depth and contrast, making it suitable for HDR video editing and print photo editing. It also offers a higher refresh rate, which can improve your experience in casual gaming. Keep in mind, the Samsung comes at a higher cost and its larger size may not be as space-efficient. If you prioritize professional visual work and can accommodate the larger size, the Samsung might justify its higher price. 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 Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
- Good for casual gaming
- Good brightness
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.6
7.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
3194:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
371 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
90.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is good for casual gaming, while the Dell S3221QS (VA) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
4.9
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
20.9 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
8.5
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
103 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is very good for productivity, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Cost
$360
$999
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Dell S3221QS (VA) has a price of $360 and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) costs $999.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
7.2
6.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
3194:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
371 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell S3221QS (VA) to be good for media consumption, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S3221QS (VA) and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell S3221QS (VA) | Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$360 | $999 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 43" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 512 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 3194:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 400 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 | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.7 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.9 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 40 - 60 Hz | 60,144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 140 PPI | 103 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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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