If you're on a budget, the Dell S3222DGM offers good value with a high refresh rate for casual gaming and a decent screen size for productivity. However, its color performance is not ideal for tasks requiring color accuracy such as photo editing. On the other hand, if you're a competitive gamer or need top-notch color accuracy for professional creative work, the LG 45GS95QE's OLED panel provides exceptional contrast and colors, though at a significantly higher cost. Its wider screen and aspect ratio may also enhance immersion for media consumption despite its lower peak brightness. Remember, the Dell performs poorly in media consumption and the LG might not be the best choice if budget is a main concern. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S3222DGM (VA)
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) has no clear advantages over the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED).
Advantages of the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.9/10
9.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
4365:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
4.6/10
6.0/10
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
10.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
The LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is poor.
Productivity
5.1/10
3.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
93 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
84 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) and LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is somewhat better.
Cost
$250
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) has a price of $250 and the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
5.9/10
5.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
4365:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
"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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