Dell S3225QS 31.5" Ash White 2026

The Dell S3225QS is a 31.5-inch 4K monitor with excellent color accuracy and a surprisingly smooth 120Hz refresh rate. It's not a hardcore gaming panel, but for mixed productivity and casual play, it's a fantastic value, especially if you catch it near the low end of its price range.

The 120Hz refresh rate is the headline here, and it makes everything from scrolling documents to casual gaming feel smoother than a typical 60Hz office display. The 8ms response time is fine for a VA panel, though fast-paced competitive shooters will show some ghosting. Color performance is where this thing shines. The 99% sRGB and 95% DCI-P3 coverage put it in the top tier of our database for color accuracy, which is great for photo editing or just enjoying vibrant content. The 300 nits brightness is solid for indoor use but won't blow you away with HDR. The 1500:1 contrast ratio gives VA panels their signature deep blacks, which helps movies and dark scenes look great. Just don't expect OLED-level response times or brightness.

Against the LG UltraGear 27G810A-B, the Dell gives you a bigger screen and better color coverage but loses on pure gaming speed. The ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B is an ultrawide with a higher refresh rate, but it's aimed squarely at gamers and doesn't match the Dell's color accuracy for creative work. The HP OMEN 27qs G2 and Acer Nitro XV272U are both faster gaming panels, but they're 27 inches and don't offer the same immersive 4K experience. The MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X24 will destroy this Dell in contrast and response time, but you'll pay a serious premium for OLED. For a mixed-use productivity and casual gaming monitor, the Dell carves out a comfortable niche.

Pricing is all over the place right now. We're seeing this monitor listed anywhere from USD 121 to USD 380 across US retailers, with the best deal coming in at the low end of that range. At USD 121, this is an absolute steal for a 4K 120Hz panel with this color accuracy. At USD 380, it's still competitive but you're getting closer to territory where faster gaming monitors start to look tempting. Canadian buyers face a similar spread from CAD 380 to CAD 668. If you can snag it near the bottom of that range, it's hard to argue with the value.

The Dell S3225QS is a 31.5-inch 4K VA panel that tries to do a little bit of everything. It's got a 120Hz refresh rate, FreeSync Premium, and surprisingly strong color coverage at 99% sRGB and 95% DCI-P3. That's a combo you don't see every day at this size and price.

Dell clearly aimed this at people who work all day and want to game or watch content at night. The ash white finish and ultra-thin bezels look clean on a desk. It's not a gaming monitor first, but it's not a boring office panel either.

Skip this if you're a competitive gamer who needs the fastest response times and highest refresh rates. The 8ms VA panel will frustrate you in twitch shooters. Also skip it if you need true HDR performance, since 300 nits won't deliver the punchy highlights HDR content demands. If you're doing professional color grading work that requires hardware calibration and perfect uniformity, you'll want to step up to a dedicated pro display.

Buy this if you want a big, color-accurate 4K display that can handle casual gaming and looks great on a desk. It's ideal for remote workers, content creators on a budget, or anyone who wants to consolidate from dual monitors to one big panel. The 120Hz refresh rate is a genuine bonus that makes everyday use feel smoother. Just know that serious competitive gamers should look elsewhere.