Dell S3225QS
Score: 84/100
LG 32UR550K-B
Score: 82/100Rankings
The Dell S3225QS is a 31.5-inch 4K VA monitor that pairs a high 120 Hz refresh rate with strong color coverage and HDR10 support. It offers a fully adjustable stand and built-in speakers, making it suitable for mixed productivity and casual gaming, though the VA panel's response and lack of USB-C may limit some users.
The LG 32UR550K-B is a 31.5-inch 4K VA monitor delivering high contrast, 90% DCI-P3 color coverage and HDR10, paired with an ergonomic stand and built-in speakers, suited for productivity and casual media consumption but limited for high-performance gaming.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
31.5 inchesbest | 31.5 inchesbest | |
120 Hzbest | 60 Hz | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 msbest | 4 msbest |
300 nitsbest | 250 nits | |
3,000best | 3,000best | |
99 %best | 90 % | |
2best | 2best | |
1best | 1best |
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| Attribute | | |
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Display(3) | ||
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
Brightness (nits) | 300 nits | 250 nits |
Color Gamut (sRGB %) (%) | 99 % | 90 % |
Ergonomics(2) | ||
Tilt Range (°) | 21 ° | -5 to 20 ° |
Height Adjustment Range (mm) | 100 mm | 110 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the S3225QS for delivering premium-class 4K resolution at a 120 Hz refresh rate, solid color performance and an ergonomic stand, while noting the VA panel's typical drawbacks and the absence of USB-C.
Everyday users rate the monitor highly, highlighting the jump to 4K 120 Hz, sharp picture and good speakers, but mention a wobbly stand, missing USB ports and the VA panel's limited viewing angles.
Professional reviewers view the 32UR550K-B as a solid productivity and multimedia monitor, praising its 4K clarity, ergonomic flexibility and LG Switch app, while noting the lack of adaptive-sync and modest HDR brightness keep it from being a gaming-first display.
Everyday users rate the monitor highly, highlighting the sharp 4K picture, vibrant colors, adjustable stand and built-in speakers, while recurring complaints focus on underwhelming HDR, backlight bleed and the bulky power brick.
“Great upgrade from 4K 60 Hz”
“Sharp and vibrant”
“Perfect for mixed use”
