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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you're on a budget and primarily interested in casual and competitive gaming, the Dell S3222DGM would be a more cost-effective choice due to its high refresh rate and good response time. However, for tasks requiring high color accuracy, such as digital photo editing or if you want an exceptional HDR gaming and media viewing experience, the LG 27EP950's superior color reproduction and excellent image clarity makes it worth the higher price. The LG's OLED panel also provides infinite contrast, which is especially beneficial for watching movies or working with HDR content. Keep in mind, the Dell's larger screen size might be more immersive for gaming and productivity, while the LG offers a sharper image due to its higher resolution on a smaller screen. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S3222DGM (VA)
- Good refresh rate
Advantages of the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Very good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.9
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
4365:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
4.6
5.4
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.1
6.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
93 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9
7.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
4365:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is poor.
Cost
$250
$3,000
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) has a price of $250 and the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) costs $3,000.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell S3222DGM (VA) | LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$250 | $3,000 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 4365:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 333 nits | 250 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 98.1 % | 99 % | |
Suitable for Digital Photo Editing | |||
Suitable for Digital Photo Editing | No | No | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 10.6 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 93 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | |
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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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