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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for a larger screen and deeper contrasts, which can enhance in-game visuals and immersion, the Dell S3222DGM with a VA panel is a strong choice for casual gaming. However, if you prioritize color accuracy for tasks like digital photo editing and want sharper text, the Gigabyte G24F-2 with its IPS panel would be better, especially considering its lower price point. For competitive gaming, both have good refresh rates but keep in mind the Dell’s size may be less ideal for fast-paced games where smaller screens allow quicker visual scanning. Neither monitor is particularly well-suited for HDR gaming or media consumption. 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 S3222DGM (VA)
- Very good contrast
Advantages of the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS)
- The Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Dell S3222DGM (VA).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.9
5.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
4365:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1100:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) is only fair for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.6
5.8
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
10.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 180 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$250
$140
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) has a price of $250 and the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) costs $140.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
5.1
4.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
93 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
92 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.9
5.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4365:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1100:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell S3222DGM (VA) | Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$250 | $140 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 24" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 170Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 4365:1 | 1100:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 333 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 98.1 % | 125 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 10.6 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 48 - 180 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 93 PPI | 92 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
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 | 1 | |
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | February 2022
"Aside from its omission of HDR, the Dell S3222DGM has no flaws of consequence. For a surprisingly low price, it delivers premium quality gaming performance with 165 Hz and Adaptive-Sync through a high-contrast curved VA panel with a wide and accurate color gamut."
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