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Updated April 12, 2024·
If cost is a major concern and you engage primarily in casual gaming or need a monitor for everyday productivity tasks, the Dell S3222DGM offers a balance of good gaming performance and value, though its lower resolution and lower color gamut may not be ideal for high-definition media consumption or precision tasks like digital photo editing. On the other hand, while the Gigabyte M32UC is more expensive, it offers a higher resolution for sharper images, which is great for media consumption and productivity, especially if working with fine details. It also has better color performance that's beneficial for tasks involving color work but isn't fully equipped for professional HDR video editing. Both monitors have a VA panel, so they offer good contrast, but keep in mind that neither is optimal for the most competitive gaming due to response times and potential ghosting. Choose the Gigabyte M32UC if a sharper image and better color reproduction outweigh the higher cost for you, or opt for the Dell S3222DGM if you prefer to save money without major compromises for general use and casual gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S3222DGM (VA)
- Very good contrast
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Productivity
5.1
9.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
93 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is best in class for productivity, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9
7.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
4365:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good for media consumption, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is poor.
Cost
$250
$550
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) has a price of $250 and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) costs $550.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.9
7.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
4365:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
85.4 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte M32UC (VA) to be good for casual gaming, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
4.6
4.7
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
10.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.7 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S3222DGM (VA) | Gigabyte M32UC (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$250 | $550 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | VA | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 160Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 4365:1 | 2776:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 333 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 506 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 % | 95.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 10.6 ms | 8.7 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 93 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
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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 M32UC (VA)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | December 2022
"The Gigabyte M32UC is a terrific value. For around $600, you get a full-featured 4K gaming monitor with top-shelf video processing, a colorful bright image and a form factor suited for both work and play."
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