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Updated April 12, 2024·
If budget is a primary concern, the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is less expensive and offers a high contrast ratio, making it good for gaming and general use in darker environments. However, the LG 32UN650 (IPS) has a higher resolution that provides better image clarity, which can be important for productivity tasks and media consumption. The LG's IPS panel also offers more consistent colors and wider viewing angles than the Dell's VA panel. For competitive gaming, the Dell might be preferable due to its faster response time, reducing ghosting. If color accuracy for photo editing is important, neither monitor is ideal, but for casual color work, either could suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S3222DGM (VA)
- Good refresh rate
- Good response time
Advantages of the LG 32UN650 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.6
3.8
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
11.8 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.1
8.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
93 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9
7.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
4365:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is poor.
Cost
$250
$500
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) has a price of $250 and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) costs $500.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.9
6.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
4365:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S3222DGM (VA) | LG 32UN650 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$250 | $500 | ||
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 | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 4365:1 | 3229:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 333 nits | 298 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 373 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 % | 98.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 10.6 ms | 11.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 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 | |
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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."
LG 32UN650 (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | February 2024
"The LG 32UN650 is a 32″ 4K IPS monitor with gorgeous colors and wide viewing angles. Additionally, it supports FreeSync, HDR and has a stylish design with a height-adjustable stand. Overall, it is an excellent monitor for casual PC and console gaming, light office work and content creation – and everything in between! However, there are better and cheaper alternatives available."
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