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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize immersive experiences for work or watching movies and are willing to invest more, the Dell S3221QS with its larger, higher-resolution screen may be appealing, despite not being optimal for fast-paced games or high-end color-critical work. On the other hand, for fast, competitive gaming on a budget, the ViewSonic XG2431's higher refresh rate and response time offer smoother gameplay though at a smaller size and lower resolution, which isn't as well-suited for productivity or media rich in detail. 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 ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
- Good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.6
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
3194:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
371 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
90.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is only fair for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
6.9
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
20.9 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.5 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Dell S3221QS (VA) is poor.
Productivity
8.5
5.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is very good for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.2
5.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
3194:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
371 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is good for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$320
$245
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
The Dell S3221QS (VA) has a price of $320 and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) costs $245.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S3221QS (VA) and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S3221QS (VA) | ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$320 | $245 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 24" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 3194:1 | 900:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 343 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 371 nits | 507 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 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.9 ms | 7.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 40 - 60 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 140 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 1 | |
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."
ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | January 2022
"The ViewSonic XG2431 is an excellent gaming monitor, especially when used for HDR content. With top-notch video processing and a responsive 240 Hz on tap, it fulfills the needs of competitive players at an attractive price."
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