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Dell S3220DGF Review

Name: Dell S3220DGF
Brand: Dell

Updated Jan 25, 2024 6:30 PM

True Score

81

Absolutely Fresh

80

4

Experts

87

189

Consumers

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Low input lag, high refresh rate, great images, and good contrast ratio were praised by reviewers. They concluded the monitor is best suited for single-player games. Its flaws include a slow response time, narrow viewing angles, and average black uniformity.

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Product Snapshot

Overview

The Dell S3220DGF is the brand’s mid-level model released in 2020. Thanks to its low input lag and high refresh rate, it promises to deliver a fast gaming experience compared to other mid-level models.

It also has greater gradient handling than its competitor, the Gigabyte G32QC. It’s an excellent monitor not only for gaming but for those working on multimedia projects where color accuracy is paramount.

In addition, the Dell S3220DGF has superior color accuracy, a larger screen size, and an impressive contrast ratio.

Keep reading our Dell S3220DGF review, and don’t forget to check out the top-ranked computer monitors available now.

Consensus

our Verdict

Critics loved that the Dell S3220DGF has very low input lag, a high refresh rate, excellent image quality, and a good contrast ratio.

They concluded that the monitor is suited for mainstream gaming, with a specific focus on single-player titles.

Its main drawbacks are a slower than average response time, narrow viewing angles, and mediocre black uniformity.

ReasonS to Buy

Low Input Lag
High Refresh Rate
Fantastic Image Quality
Good Contrast Ratio

Reason to Avoid

Slower Than Average Response Time
Narrow Viewing Angles
Mediocre Black Uniformity

Dell S3220DGF Specs

	Display Type	LED
	HDMI Inputs (Total)	2
	High Dynamic Range (HDR)	Yes
	Max Resolution	2560 x 1440
	Panel Type	VA
	Refresh Rate	165 Hz
	Response Time	4 ms
	Screen size	32"
	Sync Technology	Adaptive Sync, AMD FreeSync

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Test Results

Brightness (nits)	331.9675
Contrast Ratio (as ratio, x:1)	3,588.1
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 xy)	82.6667
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 uv)	99.7
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB Coverage xy)	81.3
Color Gamut % (sRGB Coverage xy)	104.7333
Color Gamut % (Rec. 2020 Coverage xy)	64
Color Gamut % (Rec. 709 Coverage xy)	0
Input Lag (ms)	17.55
Response Time (ms)	6.6333
Reflections % (Total Reflections)	6
Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Left)	28
Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Right)	29
Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Above)	27
Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Below)	28

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Score Card

E

Expert Score

80

*.75

We place a 75% weighted value on Expert Test Scores

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Customer Score

87

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

81

Expert Scores

Publications with higher Trust Ratings are given more weight.

101.4
Category Trust Rating
76
The Dell S3220DGF is an impressive gaming monitor. It has a very low input lag,… Read More
By:
Dimitris Katsaounis
89.25
Category Trust Rating
90
The Dell S3220DGF is an ideal jumbo monitor for users needing a practical work and… Read More
By:
Christian Eberle
82.65
Category Trust Rating
80
With bright colors and a pleasant curve, the Dell S3220DGF Gaming Monitor performs well, but… Read More
By:
Marshall Honorof
78.7
Category Trust Rating
80
The Dell S3220DGF gaming monitor offers superb core image quality inside an immersive, rock-solid and… Read More
By:
Mike Jennings