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Updated April 11, 2024·
If cost-saving is important for you, the Dell S3222DGM with its VA panel offers deep contrast for immersive gaming and general use at a budget price, along with strong ghosting performance for a better experience in fast-paced games. However, if you prefer vibrant colors for digital photo editing and enhanced color performance, the Gigabyte M32Q with its IPS panel might be worth the extra investment. The Gigabyte monitor also has better text clarity and a higher color depth, which is beneficial for tasks that involve detailed visuals, although its contrast is not as strong as the Dell's. Both are similar in refresh rate for smooth gaming, but competitive gamers might lean towards the Dell for its slightly better response time, minimizing motion blur. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S3222DGM (VA)
- Very good contrast
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.9
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
4365:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
460 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) is only fair for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$250
$455
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) has a price of $250 and the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) costs $455.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.6
4.7
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
10.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.1 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 170 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
5.1
5.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
93 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.9
5.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
4365:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
460 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and Gigabyte M32Q (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 M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S3222DGM (VA) | Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$250 | $455 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
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 | 1195:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 333 nits | 333 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 460 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 98.1 % | 100.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 10.6 ms | 6.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 20 - 170 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 93 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 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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Dell S3222DGM (VA)
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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."
Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | July 2023
"Thanks to its IPS panel with a wide color gamut and fast pixel response time speed, the Gigabyte M32Q offers both an immersive and responsive gaming experience. Additionally, it has an ergonomic stand, plenty of connectivity options, and a lot of useful features – all at a reasonable price."
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