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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a budget and prefer a larger screen for an immersive experience with deep blacks, the Dell S3222DGM with its VA panel is suitable, though it's less ideal for color-critical tasks. On the other hand, if you're willing to invest in a sharper image, better color reproduction, and faster response times for competitive gaming, the LG 27GP850's IPS panel would be a better fit, despite its smaller size and higher price. Neither is best for HDR gaming and media due to their limited HDR performance. The Dell may disappoint in productivity due to poorer text clarity, while the LG offers better overall clarity and color accuracy for tasks like digital photo editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S3222DGM (VA)
- Very good contrast
Advantages of the LG 27GP850 (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.9
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
4365:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming, though the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is somewhat better.
Competitive Gaming
4.6
6.0
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
10.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is poor.
Productivity
5.1
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
93 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
5.9
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
4365:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are both poor for media consumption.
Cost
$250
$250
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) has a price of $250 and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) costs $250.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S3222DGM (VA) | LG 27GP850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$250 | $250 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
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 | 180Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 4365:1 | 807:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 333 nits | 365 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 472 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 % | 101.4 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 10.6 ms | 6.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 20 - 180 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 93 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
Shopping
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."
LG 27GP850 (IPS)
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TechSpot
Tim Schiesser | May 2021
"In my opinion, the LG 27GP850 is the best in its class from the monitors I've tested, with the combination of great response times and a functional sRGB mode pushing it over the edge. It's generally worth the price premium and its overall balance of features with few weak areas makes it a monitor you won't be disappointed to have."
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