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Updated April 11, 2024·
If deep blacks and high contrast are important for immersive single-player games and watching movies, the Dell S3222DGM is preferable due to its superior contrast. However, its larger screen might not be as sharp due to lower pixels per inch and may not be as suited for competitive gaming or tasks requiring color accuracy. On the other hand, the MSI G273QPF offers better color accuracy and a sharper image, which is better for digital photo editing and competitive gaming due to higher pixels per inch and quicker response time. But, it falls short for HDR gaming and has lower contrast, which affects dark scene performance. If versatility in gaming and productivity is a priority, the MSI might be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S3222DGM (VA)
- Very good contrast
Advantages of the MSI G273QPF (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
165Hz
4365:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming, though the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is somewhat better.
Competitive Gaming
4.6
5.8
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
10.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.9 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.1
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
93 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is poor.
Cost
$330
$244
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) has a price of $330 and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) costs $244.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
5.9
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
4365:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI G273QPF (IPS) to be only fair for media consumption, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S3222DGM (VA) | MSI G273QPF (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $244 | ||
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 | 165Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 4365:1 | 1249:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 333 nits | 316 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 % | 132.7 % | |
Suitable for Digital Photo Editing | |||
Suitable for Digital Photo Editing | No | Yes | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 10.6 ms | 6.9 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 | 7.1/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
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."
MSI G273QPF (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | September 2023
"Thanks to its 27″ 1440p IPS panel with wide color gamut, the MSI G273QF delivers an immersive viewing experience, while the rapid 1ms GtG response time speed, FreeSync, MBR and 165Hz ensure buttery-smooth performance – all that at an appealing price!"
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