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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a budget and prefer a larger screen with better contrast for immersive experiences, the Dell S3222DGM with its VA panel can offer deep blacks, making it good for casual gaming and general media consumption. However, for competitive gaming, the ViewSonic XG2431's higher refresh rate and faster response time will provide a smoother experience, and its IPS panel delivers more accurate colors, beneficial for digital photo editing. Keep in mind that the Dell's larger screen and resolution can be more satisfying for productivity, but the ViewSonic's strengths in gaming and color accuracy would cater more towards users with those specific needs. 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)
- Very good contrast
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.9
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
4365:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) is only fair for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.6
6.9
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
10.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.5 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is poor.
Cost
$330
$245
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) has a price of $330 and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) costs $245.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
5.1
5.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
93 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.9
5.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4365:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S3222DGM (VA) | ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $245 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 24" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 4365:1 | 900:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 333 nits | 343 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 507 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 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 10.6 ms | 7.5 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 | 7.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 93 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 1 | |
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."
ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | January 2022
"The ViewSonic XG2431 is an excellent gaming monitor, especially when used for HDR content. With top-notch video processing and a responsive 240 Hz on tap, it fulfills the needs of competitive players at an attractive price."
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