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LG 32UL500-W
Dell S3221QS
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Max Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Size
32"
Pixel Type
VA
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
HDR10
Yes
Native Resolution
3840 x 2160
Max Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Size
32"
Pixel Type
VA
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
HDR10
Yes
Native Resolution
3840 x 2160
Our Verdict
LG 32UL500-W
Dell S3221QS
The LG 32UL500-W and the Dell S3221QS are very similar as they're both 32 inch VA panel monitors with a 4k resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. However, the Dell has a 1800R curved screen while the LG is flat. The Dell gets a bit brighter, making it a better choice for bright rooms, and it's a little bit better in terms of ergonomics because it allows for height adjustment. For content creators, the LG has better Adobe RGB and DCI P3 coverage. On the other hand, the Dell has more extra features, including two USB ports and a Picture-in-Picture/Picture-by-Picture mode.
Variants
- 32UL500-W (32")
- S3221QS (32")
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S3221QS
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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Design Picture
Curved
Curve Radius
Accelerated Longevity Test
Uniformity Pictures
Longevity Graph
Build Quality
Build Quality Picture
Ergonomics
Ergonomics Picture
Back Picture
Height Adjustment
Tilt Range
Rotate Portrait/Landscape
Swivel Range
Wall Mount
Stand
Stand Picture
Thickness Picture
Base Width
Base Depth
Thickness (With Display)
Weight (With Display)
Display
Display Picture
Size
Housing Width
Housing Height
Thickness (Without Stand)
Weight (Without Stand)
Borders Size (Bezels)
Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Power Supply
Picture Quality
Contrast
Checkerboard Picture
Native Contrast
Contrast With Local Dimming
Local Dimming
Local Dimming Video
Local Dimming
Backlight
SDR Brightness
Real Scene
Peak 2% Window
Peak 10% Window
Peak 25% Window
Peak 50% Window
Peak 100% Window
Sustained 2% Window
Sustained 10% Window
Sustained 25% Window
Sustained 50% Window
Sustained 100% Window
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
Minimum Brightness
HDR Brightness
EOTF
VESA DisplayHDR Certification
Real Scene
Peak 2% Window
Peak 10% Window
Peak 25% Window
Peak 50% Window
Peak 100% Window
Sustained 2% Window
Sustained 10% Window
Sustained 25% Window
Sustained 50% Window
Sustained 100% Window
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
Horizontal Viewing Angle
Horizontal Viewing Angle Video
Horizontal Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Left
Color Washout From Right
Horizontal Hue Graph
Color Shift From Left
Color Shift From Right
Horizontal Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Left
Brightness Loss From Right
Black Level Raise From Left
Black Level Raise From Right
Gamma Shift From Left
Gamma Shift From Right
Vertical Viewing Angle
Vertical Viewing Angle Video
Vertical Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Below
Color Washout From Above
Vertical Hue Graph
Color Shift From Below
Color Shift From Above
Vertical Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Below
Brightness Loss From Above
Black Level Raise From Below
Black Level Raise From Above
Gamma Shift From Below
Gamma Shift From Above
Gray Uniformity
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
50% DSE
Black Uniformity
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)
Pre Calibration Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
Picture Mode
sRGB Gamut Area xy
White Balance dE (Avg.)
Color Temperature (Avg.)
Gamma (Avg.)
Color dE (Avg.)
Contrast Setting
RGB Settings
Gamma Setting
Brightness Setting
Measured Brightness
Brightness Locked
Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)
Post Calibration Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
Picture Mode
sRGB Gamut Area xy
White Balance dE (Avg.)
Color Temperature (Avg.)
Gamma (Avg.)
Color dE (Avg.)
Contrast Setting
RGB Settings
Gamma Setting
Brightness Setting
Measured Brightness
ICC Profile
SDR Color Gamut
sRGB Color Gamut Picture
sRGB Coverage xy
sRGB Picture Mode
Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture
Adobe RGB Coverage xy
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
SDR Color Volume
sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture
sRGB In ICtCp
sRGB Picture Mode
Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture
Adobe RGB In ICtCp
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
HDR Color Gamut
Wide Color Gamut
DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture
DCI-P3 Coverage xy
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture
Rec. 2020 Coverage xy
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
HDR Color Volume
DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
DCI-P3 In ICtCp
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
Rec. 2020 In ICtCp
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
Reflections
Average Room
Average Room Off Picture
Bright Room Off Picture
Screen Finish
Total Reflections
Indirect Reflections
Calculated Direct Reflections
Text Clarity
ClearType On
ClearType Off
Pixel Type
Pixels
Subpixel Layout
Gradient
Gradient Picture
Color Depth
Motion
Refresh Rate
Native Refresh Rate
Max Refresh Rate
Max Refresh Rate Over DP
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI
Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
FreeSync
G-SYNC
VRR Maximum
VRR Minimum
VRR Supported Connectors
Variable Refresh Rate
Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Table
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Rise / Fall Time
Total Response Time
Overshoot Error
Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time
Worst 3 Total Response Time
Worst 3 Overshoot Error
Response Time @ 120Hz
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Table
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Rise / Fall Time
Total Response Time
Overshoot Error
Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time
Worst 3 Total Response Time
Worst 3 Overshoot Error
Response Time @ 60Hz
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Table
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Rise / Fall Time
Total Response Time
Overshoot Error
Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time
Worst 3 Total Response Time
Worst 3 Overshoot Error
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
Backlight Strobing Picture
Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
Maximum Frequency
Minimum Frequency
Longest Pulse Width Brightness
Shortest Pulse Width Brightness
Pulse Width Control
Pulse Phase Control
Pulse Amplitude Control
VRR At The Same Time
Image Flicker
Backlight Picture
Flicker-Free
PWM Dimming Frequency
Inputs
Input Lag
Native Resolution @ Max Hz
Native Resolution @ 120Hz
Native Resolution @ 60Hz
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
Resolution And Size
Native Resolution
Aspect Ratio
Megapixels
Pixel Density
Measured Screen Diagonal
Screen Area
PS5 Compatibility
PS5 Compatibility Photo
4k @ 120Hz
4k @ 60Hz
1440p @ 120Hz
1440p @ 60Hz
1080p @ 120Hz
1080p @ 60Hz
HDR
VRR
Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
XSX Compatibility Photo
4k @ 120Hz
4k @ 60Hz
1440p @ 120Hz
1440p @ 60Hz
1080p @ 120Hz
1080p @ 60Hz
HDR
VRR
Inputs Photos
Inputs 1
Inputs 2
Video And Audio Ports
DisplayPort
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed
DVI
VGA
Daisy Chaining
3.5mm Audio Out
HDR10
3.5mm Audio In
3.5mm Microphone In
USB
USB-A Ports
USB-A Rated Speed
USB-B Upstream Port
USB-C Ports
USB-C Upstream
USB-C Rated Speed
USB-C Power Delivery
USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode
Thunderbolt
macOS Compatibility
macOS Screenshot
Features
Additional Features
Speakers
RGB Illumination
Multiple Input Display
KVM Switch
On-Screen Display (OSD)
OSD Picture
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32"
32UL500-W
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S3221QS
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32UL500-W
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S3221QS
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32UL500-W
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S3221QS
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32UL500-W
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