If you're looking for a cost-effective option for casual gaming and everyday tasks, the Dell S3222DGM would be a suitable choice, offering a good balance between performance and price. However, if you're a competitive gamer or desire an immersive experience for media consumption with better HDR and a wider screen, and are willing to invest in a premium product, the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 will deliver a more expansive and dynamic experience with its ultra-wide format and high contrast ratio, albeit at a higher cost. The Dell will fall short for tasks requiring high color accuracy like print photo editing, while the Samsung's broader color gamut makes it more suitable for such activities. Both are strong in their respective segments, so your decision should align with your primary monitor usage and budget. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S3222DGM (VA)
Very good contrast
Advantages of the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED)
Good for casual gaming
Good for media consumption
Very good refresh rate
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Good brightness
Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.9/10
7.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
4365:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is good for casual gaming, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
4.6/10
5.4/10
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
10.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.0 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.1/10
6.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
93 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is only fair for productivity, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9/10
7.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
4365:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is good for media consumption, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is poor.
Cost
$250
$1,024
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) has a price of $250 and the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) costs $1,024.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) 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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