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Jul 2, 2024 2:31 AM

32" Dell S3221QS 4K UHD 60Hz FreeSync Curved Ultra-Thin Bezel Monitor

$250

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Dell has 32" Dell S3221QS 4K UHD 60Hz FreeSync Curved Ultra-Thin Bezel Monitor on sale for $249.99. Shipping is free.

Dell via eBay also has 32" Dell S3221QS 4K UHD 60Hz FreeSync Curved Ultra-Thin Bezel Monitor on sale for $249.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter niki4h for finding this deal.

Specs/Key Features:
  • Resolution: 3840x2160
  • Response Time:
    • Normal: 8ms (gtg)
    • Fast: 5ms (gtg)
    • Extreme: 4ms (gtg)
  • Contrast Ratio: 3000:1
  • Refresh Rate: 60Hz
  • Viewing Angle: 178/178 Degrees
  • AMD FreeSync
  • Panel Type: VA
    • Inputs
      • 2x HDMI (HDCP 2.2)
      • DisplayPort
      • USB 3.0 Upstream
      • USB 3.0 Downstream
      • USB 3.0 Downstream w/ Battery Charging 1.2
No Longer Available:
  • Amazon has 32" Dell S3221QS 4K UHD 60Hz FreeSync Curved Ultra-Thin Bezel Monitor on sale for $249.99. Shipping is free.

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer matches a Frontpage deal from April.
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this product:
    • 1 Year Limited Warranty
  • About this store:

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Written by niki4h | Staff
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Dell has 32" Dell S3221QS 4K UHD 60Hz FreeSync Curved Ultra-Thin Bezel Monitor on sale for $249.99. Shipping is free.

Dell via eBay also has 32" Dell S3221QS 4K UHD 60Hz FreeSync Curved Ultra-Thin Bezel Monitor on sale for $249.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter niki4h for finding this deal.

Specs/Key Features:
  • Resolution: 3840x2160
  • Response Time:
    • Normal: 8ms (gtg)
    • Fast: 5ms (gtg)
    • Extreme: 4ms (gtg)
  • Contrast Ratio: 3000:1
  • Refresh Rate: 60Hz
  • Viewing Angle: 178/178 Degrees
  • AMD FreeSync
  • Panel Type: VA
    • Inputs
      • 2x HDMI (HDCP 2.2)
      • DisplayPort
      • USB 3.0 Upstream
      • USB 3.0 Downstream
      • USB 3.0 Downstream w/ Battery Charging 1.2
No Longer Available:
  • Amazon has 32" Dell S3221QS 4K UHD 60Hz FreeSync Curved Ultra-Thin Bezel Monitor on sale for $249.99. Shipping is free.

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer matches a Frontpage deal from April.
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this product:
    • 1 Year Limited Warranty
  • About this store:

Original Post

Written by niki4h | Staff

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10/19/24Amazon$250
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10/08/24Amazon$223
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09/30/24Amazon$250
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04/24/24Amazon$250
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11/30/21Amazon$330
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05/08/21Amazon$350
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11/18/20Amazon$329
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Jul 2, 2024 12:10 PM
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TheTomSawyerJul 2, 2024 12:10 PM
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60hz 🥴
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Jul 2, 2024 12:56 PM
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orgazmoJul 2, 2024 12:56 PM
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Quote from PCMAN1337 View quoted comment :
it not just works?? 😿
No issues here with my MBP. Love this monitor for work.
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Jul 2, 2024 1:31 PM
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just10credibleJul 2, 2024 1:31 PM
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Check for the Amazon Amex points discount as well. My Amazon had the 40% max $40 off. Had two 24in 1080p monitors im replacing with this. I'll miss having two but 4K is clutch.
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Jul 2, 2024 1:49 PM
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TheEdgeJul 2, 2024 1:49 PM
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Quote from kssi View quoted comment :
Dell have it on sale for 279.99 after 10% email subscribers code, come down to 251$ plus you can get another 10-12% off through something to even sweeter it
FWIW, I just tried going that route... it says my code is valid, but isn't applicable towards anything in my cart.

I just read the fine print on the Q...

One time use only. Limit 1 item per order. Excludes: select PCs and servers, all third-party electronics, accessories & software, printers, ink, toner, all enterprise memory, all warranties, Dell monitors, gift cards, limited-time promotional doorbusters and deals.

Oh well. Good call on the coupon, though. I almost forgot about those.
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Jul 2, 2024 1:52 PM
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bjenks5Jul 2, 2024 1:52 PM
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I have this monitor, the size resolution and curve are fantastic, but the color and flicker make it a bit disappointing (there is a reason it's a curved 32" 4k monitor for only $250...) I have it next to a 4k 27" IPS and the colors are not only much more dull on this dell, but they are no where near accurate. Also, I do experience the flicker frequently (it's plugged into a MacBook pro). The flicker seems to occur when there are too many dark things on the screen, which happens a lot of you use dark mode for apps.
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Jul 2, 2024 2:02 PM
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bjenks5Jul 2, 2024 2:02 PM
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Quote from sphawk88 View quoted comment :
I've had this with my MacBook Pro and the cable was the problem in my case - 4k@60Hz HDR was overloading the bandwidth.

Also separate thought: Dell part numbers continue to baffle me. My 3x S2721QS are IPS. Why are these VA? Oh Dell…
The s3721qs are flat right? Curved IPS is hard, but does seem inconsistent from Dell
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Jul 2, 2024 2:06 PM
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gillcalJul 2, 2024 2:06 PM
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Quote from mysteriousbing View quoted comment :
I got this monitor for work. Great monitor with very good text clarity.
Thanks for mentioning text as that is my primary concern reading huge spreadsheets.
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Jul 2, 2024 2:28 PM
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santiagoandersJul 2, 2024 2:28 PM
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Quote from bjenks5 View quoted comment :
I have this monitor, the size resolution and curve are fantastic, but the color and flicker make it a bit disappointing (there is a reason it's a curved 32" 4k monitor for only $250...) I have it next to a 4k 27" IPS and the colors are not only much more dull on this dell, but they are no where near accurate. Also, I do experience the flicker frequently (it's plugged into a MacBook pro). The flicker seems to occur when there are too many dark things on the screen, which happens a lot of you use dark mode for apps.
This is my experience. I got it for the resolution and size, so the color accuracy doesn't bother me much. It's the damn flicker on dark mode that makes this a questionable purchase. I guess they cheaped-out hard on the color processor, because if I just switch color profiles on the quick menu, it will often stop (until a different combination of dark colors causes flicker on that mode and I switch back).
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Jul 2, 2024 3:14 PM
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abhishekjayswalJul 2, 2024 3:14 PM
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Does this have 2 displayport? Can it daisy chain monitors?
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Jul 2, 2024 3:38 PM
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3zmacJul 2, 2024 3:38 PM
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Quote from santiagoanders View quoted comment :
This is my experience. I got it for the resolution and size, so the color accuracy doesn't bother me much. It's the damn flicker on dark mode that makes this a questionable purchase. I guess they cheaped-out hard on the color processor, because if I just switch color profiles on the quick menu, it will often stop (until a different combination of dark colors causes flicker on that mode and I switch back).
It doesn't the flicker at all on Windows, which tells me it's an incompatibility between this monitor and Apple's implementation. Either MacOS or this Dell monitor aren't transmitting/reading the data the same way.

The flicker issue occurs when the average colors displayed (not backlight!) on the screen is just about 50% darker than grey (closer to black) and 50% lighter than pure grey (closer to white). My hypothesis is that it's a bug in the programming that is intended and works on Windows, but Mac does it's own thing (not necessarily wrong, but the way the data is packaged is not what the monitor software is expecting, so it flickers to try to display it properly).

If you are using on Windows in SDR, it's hard to beat this monitor. Every bit as good as my IPS monitors in the same price range. HDR is a little finnicky though because WIndows' HDR implementation is trash.

Unfortunately, for Mac, this is probably not the best monitor for your workflow unless you do a lot of spreadsheets/web browsing in light mode. The second you watch a video, play a game with greys, or edit videos that shift you will likely encounter occasional flicker.
Last edited by 3zmac July 2, 2024 at 08:48 AM.
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Jul 2, 2024 7:17 PM
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PookymeisterJul 2, 2024 7:17 PM
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Tempting with a $50 off Amex offer...
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Jul 2, 2024 8:40 PM
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vggun1985Jul 2, 2024 8:40 PM
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Why is maniac at IPS? I have the IPS and damn the black is nasty. For people who don't do games but watch videos a lot, VA is the clear winner
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Jul 3, 2024 4:11 AM
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kssiJul 3, 2024 4:11 AM
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Quote from TheEdge View quoted comment :
FWIW, I just tried going that route... it says my code is valid, but isn't applicable towards anything in my cart.

I just read the fine print on the Q...

One time use only. Limit 1 item per order. Excludes: select PCs and servers, all third-party electronics, accessories & software, printers, ink, toner, all enterprise memory, all warranties, Dell monitors, gift cards, limited-time promotional doorbusters and deals.

Oh well. Good call on the coupon, though. I almost forgot about those.
You are right, the 10% code not working on monitor, but good news is dell now dropped price to 249.99
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Jul 3, 2024 4:14 AM
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ApprovingPandaJul 3, 2024 4:14 AM
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Quote from 3zmac View quoted comment :
It doesn't the flicker at all on Windows, which tells me it's an incompatibility between this monitor and Apple's implementation. Either MacOS or this Dell monitor aren't transmitting/reading the data the same way.

The flicker issue occurs when the average colors displayed (not backlight!) on the screen is just about 50% darker than grey (closer to black) and 50% lighter than pure grey (closer to white). My hypothesis is that it's a bug in the programming that is intended and works on Windows, but Mac does it's own thing (not necessarily wrong, but the way the data is packaged is not what the monitor software is expecting, so it flickers to try to display it properly).

If you are using on Windows in SDR, it's hard to beat this monitor. Every bit as good as my IPS monitors in the same price range. HDR is a little finnicky though because WIndows' HDR implementation is trash.

Unfortunately, for Mac, this is probably not the best monitor for your workflow unless you do a lot of spreadsheets/web browsing in light mode. The second you watch a video, play a game with greys, or edit videos that shift you will likely encounter occasional flicker.
I have one of these monitors that sometimes decides to - I wouldn't describe it as Flicker, but it's like it loses signal for a second on Windows with an nVidia card - when I've used it with my M1 Mac laptop is performed the same - no better or worse.

For me turning the Dell monitor on first, then the computer, last the second monitor helps. If the Dell starts to do the blink thing turning it off for a long moment and then turning the monitor back on generally solves it. Occasionally I have to pull the power cord to fully power cycle it.

I've been through multiple DisplayPort and HDMI cables, it sounds like some nVidia drivers are perhaps more prone to it. Ultimately I just chose to live with having issues once or twice a week. I found several people online who had the same issue with the same model monitor, some of whom beat their heads against Dell customer service trying to get it solved without resolution.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-8g99UG0OI
Shows a more extreme version of what I see - mine flashes very slowly, and only on the Dell monitor. Turning off DCC/DI in the settings is supposed to help/fix it with the Mac.
It's an otherwise good monitor, hard to beat the performance vs price and I've been generally happy with it for the 3+ years(Dell says my warranty expired Nov 2022) I've had it. But if it died tomorrow, I would replace it with a different model.
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Jul 3, 2024 12:54 PM
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TheEdgeJul 3, 2024 12:54 PM
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Quote from kssi View quoted comment :
You are right, the 10% code not working on monitor, but good news is dell now dropped price to 249.99
Nice find. Wasn't in dire need for a new monitor, but... in for one.

Thanks and repped.

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