Dell S3222DGM, our top-rated gaming monitor, drops to all-time low of $229

Tom's Hardware | July 15, 2024, 11:28 a.m. | Original
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The Dell S3222DGM has long stood atop our list of the best gaming monitors and for good reason. The 32-inch, curved display has an epic contrast ratio of 3718:1 which makes colors pop. Its 2560 x 1440 resolution is shar and its 165 Hz refresh rate is smooth. Sure, you could get a monitor with a higher resolution or refresh rate, but for most people, this is the perfect balance between price and performance.

And now, the price of the Dell S3222DGM is at an all-time low of $229 at Best Buy . Though Amazon has a lot of great monitor deals this Prime Day season, it can't hold a candela to this one. The monitor typically goes for $329 and the previous low price we've seen was $239 last Cyber Monday.

Dell S3222DGM, 32-inch 2K 165 Hz Monitor: now $229 at Best Buy (was $329)
This is the lowest price ever on our favorite gaming monitor. The S3222DGM has an epic contrast ratio, speedy 165 Hz refresh rate, a curved panel and a 2560 x 1440 resolution.

When we reviewed the Dell S3222DGM in 2022, we were really impressed with its combination of vibrant images and tear-free gaming. "There is nothing better than a high-contrast VA panel, and the Dell S3222DGM is one of the best I’ve seen," Contributing Editor Christian Eberle wrote. "It strikes a rare balance between gaming performance and image quality."

In our tests, the monitor showed a contrast ratio of 3,718:1, which even beats other VA monitors we tested and it absolutely destroys IPS monitors, which usually can't even hit 1000:1.

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The screen was also highly accurate, with a Grayscale error DeltaE of just 0.54, better than any of its competitors.

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According to our colorimeter, the Dell S3222DGM can reproduce a strong 122.6 percent of the sRGB gamut and 85.9 percent of the DCI-P3 gamut. The color quality also stands out because of the high contrast ratio. Those bright colors will look extra bright when the dark pixels next to them look really dark.

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The Dell S3222DGM also has excellent screen uniformity, lacking noticeable glow and bleed.

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For more savings, check out our Best Prime Day Monitor deals page .

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