Dell's High-end Contender
Priced at $161.46, the Dell S3225QS 4K Monitor is Dell's entry in the 32 inch monitors category. With 295 buyers rating it at 4.4 stars, it currently sits at #20 of 41 in our rankings. It won't beat the top picks on raw rating, but at 43% below the category average price, it has a different value proposition.
Display Build
In this mid-range, you typically get height adjustment, multiple inputs, and a panel that's a real upgrade over budget options - better contrast, wider color, and faster pixel response. The $161.46 price puts the Dell S3225QS 4K Monitor squarely in the "main monitor" tier.
The Numbers
- Brand: Dell
- Price: $161.46 (well below the $281.40 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.4 of 5.0
- Reviews: 295
- Category rank: #20 of 41 in 32 inch monitors
- Cheaper in category: 5 products
- Higher-rated in category: 15 products
- More-reviewed in category: 21 products
From the Reviews
A 4.4-star average from 295 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
Cheap vs. Capable
At $161.46, the Dell S3225QS 4K Monitor sits well below the $281.40 category average. 5 options are cheaper and 35 are more expensive.
The category leader is the LG 32GS60QC-B Ultragear Monitor ($240.87, 4.5★, 13,335 reviews). The Dell S3225QS 4K Monitor is $79.41 cheaper, which is the main reason to pick it over the leader.
Higher-rated options in this category:
- ASUS TUF VG32VQM5AZ Monitor - $199.00, 5.0★ (6 reviews) · Higher rated
- ZZA 32 Inch 4K Curved Monitor - $179.99, 4.7★ (6 reviews) · Higher rated
- acer Nitro 31.5 Inch Curved Monitor - $199.99, 4.6★ (1,480 reviews) · Higher rated
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the ASUS TUF VG32VQM5AZ Monitor at 5.0★.
Should You Buy It?
Probably yes , with a caveat. The rating is strong and the price is reasonable. Just confirm the specific features you care about - connectivity, switches, ports, whatever - match what's listed.
Best fit for:
- Budget shoppers who want functional 32 inch monitors without overspending
Bottom Line
8.2/10
Not a top-tier rank, but the price-to-rating combo is genuinely good. A reasonable choice if the top picks don't fit your budget.