The Dell S3221QS might suit you if you're on a tighter budget and prioritize general productivity and media consumption, as it performs very well in those areas and offers good value. However, for more vibrant colors and improved image clarity during activities like print photo editing, and if you're willing to invest more, the ViewSonic XG321UG with its superior color accuracy could be worth the premium. Keep in mind that the ViewSonic's better performance in color-critical tasks comes at a significantly higher cost, and it doesn't support HDR gaming and media as well as the Dell. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S3221QS (VA)
Very good for productivity
Good for media consumption
Good contrast
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED)
Good brightness
Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
3.8/10
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
20.9 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.6 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
8.5/10
7.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
137 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is very good for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is good.
Cost
$360
$2,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Dell S3221QS (VA) has a price of $360 and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) costs $2,300.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS 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 ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.6/10
6.4/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
3194:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
371 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
90.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
7.2/10
6.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
3194:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
371 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell S3221QS (VA) to be good for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS 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 ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S3221QS (VA) and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) compare to other monitors
"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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