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Dell S3220DGF Review

True Score

72
82
4

Experts

93
2,942

Consumers

Expert Rankings

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.

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.

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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.

True Score

72

Reasons to Buy

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

Reasons to Avoid

  • Slower Than Average Response Time
  • Narrow Viewing Angles
  • Mediocre Black Uniformity

Specifications

Display TypeLED
HDMI Inputs (Total)2
High Dynamic Range (HDR)Yes
Max Resolution2560 x 1440
Panel TypeVA
Refresh Rate165 Hz
Response Time4 ms
Screen size32"
Synchronization TechnologyFreeSync (AMD Adaptive Sync)

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Score Card

E

Expert Score

82

*.75

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Customer Score

93

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

72

Expert Score Breakdown

  • Rtings
    A

    Trust Score

    76
    The Dell S3220DGF is an impressive gaming monitor. It has a very low input lag,… read more

    By:

    Dimitris Katsaounis
  • Tom’s Guide
    C

    Trust Score

    80
    With bright colors and a pleasant curve, the Dell S3220DGF Gaming Monitor performs well, but… read more

    By:

    Marshall Honorof
  • Trusted Reviews
    D

    Trust Score

    80
    The Dell S3220DGF gaming monitor offers superb core image quality inside an immersive, rock-solid and… read more

    By:

    Mike Jennings
  • Tom’s Hardware
    D

    Trust Score

    90
    The Dell S3220DGF is an ideal jumbo monitor for users needing a practical work and… read more

    By:

    Christian Eberle

Customer Score Breakdown

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