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Updated April 23, 2024·
If affordability is a key concern and you're interested in a monitor for productivity with excellent image clarity for tasks like digital photo editing, the Dell S3221QS could be a suitable choice. However, if you are a competitive gamer willing to invest in a higher-priced monitor, the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9's superior refresh rate and responsiveness will provide a better gaming experience. Although neither model is ideal for HDR gaming and media due to their limited peak brightness for HDR content, the Samsung's higher brightness and contrast may offer a more vivid picture. Keep in mind, the larger screen size of the Samsung can enhance immersion but may require more desk space. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S3221QS (VA)
- Very good for productivity
Advantages of the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED)
- Good for casual gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.6
7.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
3194:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
371 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
90.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is good for casual gaming, while the Dell S3221QS (VA) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
5.4
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
20.9 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.0 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
8.5
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is very good for productivity, while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is only fair.
Cost
$320
$1,024
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell S3221QS (VA) has a price of $320 and the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) costs $1,024.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (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 S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
7.2
7.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
3194:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
371 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (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 S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (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 S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell S3221QS (VA) | Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$320 | $1,024 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 49" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 2048 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 3194:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 420 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 371 nits | 2000 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 % | 85.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.9 ms | 2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 40 - 60 Hz | 60,240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 140 PPI | 109 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 | 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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