A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec monitor team Learn more
Updated April 11, 2024·
The Dell S3222DGM offers a budget-friendly option with a respectable refresh rate and good contrast for casual gaming and everyday tasks, but it falls short for serious HDR gaming or media consumption due to its limited brightness and color gamut. In contrast, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 excels in HDR gaming and media with its superior contrast, color accuracy, and brightness, but its premium price reflects its high-end features. For competitive gamers, the Samsung's higher refresh rate and best-in-class response time would be beneficial, but for casual gaming or general productivity, the Dell's value could be more appealing if you're looking to save money. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Dell S3222DGM (VA)
- The Dell S3222DGM (VA) has no clear advantages over the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Excellent for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.9
9.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
4365:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
465 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
4.6
5.6
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
10.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.1
5.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
93 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
107 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are both poor for productivity, though the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.9
9.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
4365:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
465 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is poor.
Cost
$250
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) has a price of $250 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) costs $1,200.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-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 Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-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 Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell S3222DGM (VA) | Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$250 | $1,200 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 49" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 4365:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 333 nits | 236 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 465 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 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 10.6 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 93 PPI | 107 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 6.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 1 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
Shopping
Dell S3222DGM (VA)
See more
Dig into reviews and images
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."
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
More comparisons for you
Compare Dell S3222DGM (VA) vs. ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
VS
Compare Dell S3222DGM (VA) vs. MSI G273QPF (IPS)
VS
Compare Dell S3222DGM (VA) vs. Innocn 27G1S (VA)
VS
Compare Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) vs. Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED)
VS
Compare Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) vs. Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED)
VS
Compare Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) vs. Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED)
VS
FAQs
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec monitors team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest monitor information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
210
Monitors evaluated
10,500
Monitors stats compiled
15
Proprietary Monitors ratings developed
117,800
Recommendations made
17,670
Consumer hours saved
About the monitor team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Monitors Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Featured in
