As a graphic artist, I've used LG monitors for years, ending with an LG 27UP600-W (27" 4K) that was getting a bit long in the tooth. Disliking the LG's base/stand (wobbled a lot and didn't hold the monitor level horizontally) and looking for something a bit different, I decided to go to a Dell. I really appreciate the base/stand on Dell monitors (which holds their monitors level with no wobble), and I wanted a bigger, curved screen, 4K resolution, accurate colors, and a 60Hz refresh rate.
The Dell S3221QS checks all of these boxes. It's 32", curved, 4K, has nice colors and the 60Hz refresh rate. The blacks are dark and inky. Movies (like 'Avatar: The Way of Water') look good on it. It's a well-built piece of hardware that feels solid.
I'm perfectly aware that the colors may not be "quite" as accurate as a screen with IPS technology (this Dell is vertical alignment, or VA), but I appreciate the darker blacks. I also have not seen any major issues with ghosting and tearing with some of the gaming I've done on it.
The only downside I've seen so far with this being a VA screen is with viewing angles. Colors can appear washed out if you're looking at this monitor from any direction other than dead center. With that said, I'm rarely, if ever, not viewing this screen from anything other than directly in front of it, so this is not a huge concern.
In sum, the Dell S3221QS is a heavy, well-built monitor that's good for general office/productivity use (and some gaming) that meets all of my requirements. It's also about the only sub-$500 monitor on the market, from any manufacturer, with a curved screen, that isn't an ultrawide.
| Standing screen display size | 27 Inches |
|---|---|
| Screen Resolution | 3840x2160 |
| Max Screen Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
