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General

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Series

Dell Plus1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/dell-32-plus-4k-qd-oled-monitor-s3225qc/s3225qc_monitor/-Read 8 October 2026

Essential Monitor S32Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815oIYWJIDL.pdfRead 15 October 2026Datasheet title S3 (S32GF). Marketed as Essential Monitor S3.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

S3225QC, S3225QCc, C6KWR1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/dell-32-plus-4k-qd-oled-monitor-s3225qc/s3225qc_monitor/-Read 8 October 2026Exact selected current US manufacturer part C6KWR, model S3225QC. Regulatory S3225QCc is independently established by the original guide. Current configurable offer s3225qc_monitor is an offer identifier rather than a separate hardware model. No S3225QS VA or S2725QC IPS sibling facts are inherited.

LS27F320GANXZA, LS27F320GAUXEN4Maker product pagesamsung.com/pl/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320gauxenRead 15 October 2026LS27F320GAUXEN is the EU model. LS27F320GANXZA is the North American model. Other Samsung regional pages use LS27F320GAEXXD, LS27F320GAEXXP, LS27F320GACXXK, LS27F320GAIXCI and LS27F320GAMXUE, which are not stored.

GTIN / EAN

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88060970003728Retailer pagesenetic.co.il/product/LS27F320GAUXENRead 15 October 2026Retailer listing gives EAN 8806097000372 for part number LS27F320GAUXEN. A second retailer, Arvutitark, carries the same EAN on its page for that part. The UPC of the North American model LS27F320GANXZA was not found.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

6 January 202510Press releaseinvestors.delltechnologies.com/node/17196/pdfRead 8 October 2026Original January 6, 2025 Dell release explicitly introduces S3225QC.

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Status

Available1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/dell-32-plus-4k-qd-oled-monitor-s3225qc/s3225qc_monitor/-Read 8 October 2026Fresh current US configurable offer has Add to Cart and price. The older fixed 210-BRVV offer page says currently unavailable, so that older offer is not the selected current reference.

Available1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Samsung Canada page for LS27F320GANXZA shows a selling price. The page title carries the year 2025.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$799.9910Press releaseinvestors.delltechnologies.com/node/17196/pdfRead 8 October 2026Original Dell launch announcement explicitly US price 799.99 USD. Current 599.99 sale and third-party 699/849.99 prices are not launch MSRP.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/dell-32-plus-4k-qd-oled-monitor-s3225qc/s3225qc_monitor/-Read 8 October 2026Selected exact current US reference. No EU cable plug, warranty term or retail availability is silently applied to the US configuration.

US, CA, EU1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Samsung Canada page for the North American model LS27F320GANXZA.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815oIYWJIDL.pdfRead 15 October 2026Datasheet issued by Samsung Electronics America for the US model.4Maker product pagesamsung.com/pl/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320gauxenRead 15 October 2026Samsung Poland page for the EU model LS27F320GAUXEN. Its spec table shows the same display, port, dimension and weight values as the North American datasheet.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Ash White1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/dell-32-plus-4k-qd-oled-monitor-s3225qc/s3225qc_monitor/-Read 8 October 2026

Black1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Front, rear and stand colour are all Black.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815oIYWJIDL.pdfRead 15 October 2026Front colour, rear colour and stand colour are BLACK.

SegmentiFrom the maker's own product category. Office also covers home and everyday monitors.

Office1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/dell-32-plus-4k-qd-oled-monitor-s3225qc/s3225qc_monitor/-Read 8 October 2026Maker positions this Plus model for work, school and entertainment, with casual gaming capability. Office is the selected schema segment, not a claim that it lacks gaming features.

Office1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Samsung files it under computing monitors, Full HD (1080p), as an Essential Monitor, not under Odyssey gaming. It names Game Picture Mode as a feature but sells it for everyday use. Stored as office.

Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal in inches exactly as the maker advertises it. A class size and the viewable diagonal can differ.

32in(81.3 cm)1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/dell-32-plus-4k-qd-oled-monitor-s3225qc/s3225qc_monitor/-Read 8 October 2026Exact maker Screen Size Class 32 inches. Actual visible diagonal is separately 31.6 inches.

27in(68.6 cm)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320ganxzaRead 15 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815oIYWJIDL.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Viewable screen diagonaliDiagonal of the visible image area. This can be smaller than the advertised class size.

31.6in(80.3 cm)1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/dell-32-plus-4k-qd-oled-monitor-s3225qc/s3225qc_monitor/-Read 8 October 2026Exact maker and guide expressly visible 31.6 inches, 803.2 mm diagonal. Not the advertised 32-inch class.

27in(68.6 cm)3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Specifications page: Size 27 Class (27 Inches / 68.6 cm) for the S27F32*G column.

Native resolution

3840 × 2160px2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026

1920 × 1080px1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320ganxzaRead 15 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815oIYWJIDL.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Aspect ratio

16:92Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026

16:91Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320ganxzaRead 15 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815oIYWJIDL.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Pixel density

137.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

81.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Pixel pitchiDistance between adjacent pixels. Source notes identify horizontal or vertical pitch if they differ. A horizontal figure about a third of the vertical one is the pitch of one subpixel, not of a pixel, so the pixel figure is stored.

0.1814mm2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact guide gives horizontal and vertical 0.1814 mm.

0.3114mm3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Specifications page: 0.3114 mm (H) x 0.3114 mm (V) for the 27 inch column. This equals 597.888 mm divided by 1920.

Active display areaiMaker published active-display width and height, excluding the external frame. Source notes distinguish image area from any published shift-reserve area. Dimensions are not inferred from native resolution or rounded pixel pitch.

Width699.48Height394.73mm(27.5 × 15.5 in)2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact original table gives active image width 699.48 mm and height 394.73 mm. Not computed from pitch or marketed class.

Width597.888Height336.312mm(23.5 × 13.2 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320ganxzaRead 15 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815oIYWJIDL.pdfRead 15 October 20263Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Specifications page: Display area 597.888 mm (H) x 336.312 mm (V) for the 27 inch column.

Curved

No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/dell-32-plus-4k-qd-oled-monitor-s3225qc/s3225qc_monitor/-Read 8 October 2026Exact selected Flat Screen and Display Screen Type Flat Panel.

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320ganxzaRead 15 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815oIYWJIDL.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Curvature radiusiRadius of screen curvature. A published 1800R is 1800 mm.

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Screen surface

Glossy3Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/dell-s3225qc-32-inch-4k-qd-oled-monitor-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact physical inspection describes a shiny front layer which reflects light. The maker separately labels anti-reflection coating. Gloss level is not inferred merely from that coating term.

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Anti-reflection coating

Anti-reflection2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact guide specifies Anti-reflection screen coating, corroborated by maker Anti-reflectance Surface Treatment. Separate categorical gloss level is established by exact reviewed prose.

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Touchscreen

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Panel

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Panel type

QD-OLED2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026

IPS1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320ganxzaRead 15 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815oIYWJIDL.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Panel type (as published)iPanel or technology name as published. This is separate from the normalised panel type.

QD-OLED with Oxide TFT2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original product feature explicitly QD-OLED display using Oxide TFT as active element. No named panel manufacturer, generation or part number is inferred.

IPS1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320ganxzaRead 15 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815oIYWJIDL.pdfRead 15 October 2026

BacklightiLayout of the backlight. OLED is none (self-emissive). WLED or LED alone names no layout, so it is left out unless a source states edge-lit or direct-lit.

None (self-emissive)2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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Local dimming

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Dimming zones

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Panel maker

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Panel part number

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Panel generationiGeneration or panel architecture name stated by the source. Brand product generation and panel generation can differ.

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Subpixel layoutiArrangement of the red, green, blue and any white emitters within a pixel. Individual emitter shapes do not establish their arrangement. Marketing names such as Primary RGB Tandem do not prove an RGB stripe layout.

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Colour depthiSupported total colour depth per channel. A stated 8-bit plus FRC implementation is 10 supported bits with FRC, not native 10-bit. A 6-bit plus FRC panel, also called Hi-FRC, is 8 bits with FRC.

10bits3Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/dell-s3225qc-32-inch-4k-qd-oled-monitor-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact model table expressly Native Color Depth and Gamut 10-bit/DCI-P3+. Not inferred from 1.07 billion palette alone.

8bits1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Colour Support Max 16.7M, which is 8 bits per channel. Native or FRC is not stated.

Colour depth methodiNative panel bits or temporal frame rate control. Supported 10-bit input alone does not prove native 10-bit panel depth.

Native3Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/dell-s3225qc-32-inch-4k-qd-oled-monitor-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact reviewed native 10-bit depth. No FRC claim or sibling panel transfer.

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Displayable colours

1.07 billion2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026

16.7 million1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320ganxzaRead 15 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815oIYWJIDL.pdfRead 15 October 2026

sRGB coverageiPercentage of the sRGB reference gamut covered. Gamut volume is a different measure and is not stored here. Source notes identify the colour-space standard.

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DCI-P3 coverageiPercentage of DCI-P3 covered. Do not substitute gamut volume. Source notes identify the CIE reference and any minimum or typical qualifier.

99%2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Typical 99% DCI-P3 coverage, CIE 1976. Review 105.59% gamut volume is not substituted for coverage.

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Adobe RGB coverageiPercentage of Adobe RGB covered. Do not substitute gamut volume.

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Rec. 2020 coverageiPercentage of Rec. 2020 covered. Do not substitute gamut volume.

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NTSC coverageiPercentage of the NTSC reference gamut covered. Source notes identify the reference. Do not substitute gamut volume.

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72%1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Published as Colour Gamut (NTSC 1976) 72% (CIE 1931). The datasheet states NTSC 72% (CIE 1931). The reference mix of 1976 and 1931 is as published.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815oIYWJIDL.pdfRead 15 October 2026Color Gamut (NTSC) 72% (CIE 1931).

Factory calibrated

Yes2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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Claimed Delta EiMaker claim for colour error. Source notes retain a less-than qualifier, the colour space and whether the figure is an average or maximum.

22Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact guide average Delta E2000 less than 2 at sRGB preset and DCI-P3 preset. Maker claim, not a measured review result. Factory report is electronic in the OSD, not a bundled paper report.

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Paper calibration report in boxiA physical calibration report included in the package. An electronic report in the menu or software does not count as a paper report.

No3Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/dell-s3225qc-32-inch-4k-qd-oled-monitor-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact review states Dell saves paper and instead provides nine unique calibration-result screens in the OSD. Original complete paper package lacks a calibration sheet, and guide expressly menu Factory Color Report. This is not a physical included report.

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Hardware calibration supportiCalibration writes to the monitor internal hardware LUT. Ordinary colour controls or a computer ICC profile do not establish this feature.

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Static contrast ratioiPanel native static contrast, without dynamic contrast processing or local dimming. 1000 means 1000:1. Do not store a dynamic contrast claim here.

1,500,000:12Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact guide manufacturer static contrast 1.5 million:1. Review's unmeasurable/infinite OLED black result is not encoded as a finite measured scalar.

1,000:11Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Published as 1000:1 (Typical).2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815oIYWJIDL.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Brightness (typical, SDR)iMaker typical SDR white luminance. Source notes state any window size, average picture level and operating mode.

250nits2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact guide expressly typical 250 nits SDR. Picture mode, pattern size and timing are not specified.

250nits1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Published as 250 cd/m2 (Typical).2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815oIYWJIDL.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Brightness (maker minimum)iMaker minimum guaranteed brightness specification under its stated conditions. This is not the lowest user-selectable brightness unless the source explicitly says so.

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200nits1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Published as 200 cd/m2 (Min).2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815oIYWJIDL.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Peak brightness (HDR)iMaker peak HDR white luminance. The source notes state window size or average picture level, mode and time limit where published.

1,000nits2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact guide 1000 nits HDR peak at 3% APL. Smart HDR Peak1000 mode is documented. Duration is unstated. Formal True Black 400 certification is not converted into a peak claim.

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HDR peak test windowiPercentage of screen area used for the peak HDR claim. If the maker publishes average picture level instead, source notes identify that distinction.

3%2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly average picture level 3%, rather than a separately defined white-window area. That distinction is retained here.

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Full-screen brightnessiMaker white luminance at 100% screen area or 100% average picture level. Source notes state SDR or HDR and mode.

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HDR formats

HDR10, Dolby Vision3Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/dell-s3225qc-32-inch-4k-qd-oled-monitor-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact review expressly supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision signals. Original guide separately confirms Dolby Vision. No HLG/HDR10+ inferred.

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HDR certificationiVESA DisplayHDR certification. None needs a source, such as the maker saying the monitor has no DisplayHDR certification or the model being absent from the VESA list. When no source was checked, it is left out.

DisplayHDR True Black 4008Certification listdisplayhdr.org/certified-productsRead 8 October 2026Current official VESA True Black 400 section explicitly names Dell S3225QC, CTS 1.1. Original guide and current maker agree. Not plain DisplayHDR 400, and no brightness claim is derived from the tier.

None9Certification listdisplayhdr.org/certified-productsRead 15 October 2026No Samsung S32GF or LS27F320 entry in any tier of the VESA DisplayHDR certified products list. The Samsung spec table lists no HDR feature.

Viewing angle (horizontal)

178°2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026

178°1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320ganxzaRead 15 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815oIYWJIDL.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Viewing angle (vertical)

178°2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026

178°1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320ganxzaRead 15 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815oIYWJIDL.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and portiHighest accepted rate for each proven resolution, input and operating condition. Preset or supported timing lists alone do not prove a maximum. Keep separate bit-depth, chroma and DSC conditions. Dual-mode or crop-mode requirements belong in source notes. Unknown input stays unknown.

ADell 32 Plus 4K QD-OLED Monitor S3225QC

Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.

Resolution	HDMI 2.1	USB-C DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode
3840 × 2160Native	120Hz10-bit	120Hz10-bit, DSC

Source2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original video-bandwidth table explicitly HDMI FRL 4K120 at 10-bit with DSC N/A. USB-C DP 1.4 Alt Mode reaches 4K120 10-bit with DSC on for either High Data Speed or High Resolution priority. DSC off gives 4K60 8-bit with High Data Speed or 4K60 10-bit with High Resolution. These are proven operating-condition ceilings, not preset timing maxima. Chroma is not explicitly named for these FRL/USB-C rows. PIP/PBP disables DSC, HDR and FreeSync. HDMI 2.0-host 4K120 YCbCr420 limited-colour warning is not mixed into the HDMI 2.1 FRL row.

BSamsung Essential Monitor S3 S32GF 27"

Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.

Resolution	HDMI 1.4
1920 × 1080Native	120Hz

Source3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Standard Signal Mode Table: Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 120 Hz (HDMI) for S22F32*G, S24F32*G and S27F32*G. Optimum resolution is 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz. The 120 Hz timing (137.329 kHz, 274.657 MHz) is in the preset table. Bit depth and chroma are not stated.

Max refresh rateiHighest proven accepted rate across the stored modes, including lower-resolution dual modes.

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port

Max refresh rate at native resolutioniHighest proven accepted rate at the native pixel resolution, across all inputs and stored operating conditions.

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

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Max refresh rate over DisplayPortiHighest proven accepted rate over DisplayPort at native resolution. A higher lower-resolution dual mode is separate.

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Max refresh rate over HDMIiHighest proven accepted rate over HDMI at native resolution. Console refresh limits can be lower than PC limits.

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

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Max refresh rate over USB-CiHighest proven accepted rate over USB-C or Thunderbolt at native resolution. USB data bandwidth settings can lower the video maximum.

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Max refresh rate at 10-bitiHighest stored native-resolution mode explicitly proven at 10-bit colour. Rows without bit-depth evidence do not count.

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Native refresh rateiHighest refresh rate the maker rates without overclock. A lower optimum or recommended mode in a manual is not this value.

120Hz2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026

120Hz1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Frame Rate Max 120Hz. A footnote says the default refresh rate is 60 Hz and can be set to 120 Hz in the monitor settings. There is no overclock mode.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815oIYWJIDL.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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Dual modeiA dedicated display mode that changes resolution to raise the maximum refresh rate. Ordinary image scaling or a preset timing does not count.

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Minimum fixed refresh rateiLowest fixed input rate accepted by the monitor. A VRR lower limit or general vertical scan range is not this value.

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Adaptive sync technologiesiExact published adaptive-sync protocol or named certification. Generic Adaptive-Sync support does not prove VESA AdaptiveSync Display certification. Source notes distinguish protocols from certifications.

FreeSync Premium Pro, HDMI VRR2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original guide explicitly FreeSync Premium Pro, corroborated by current maker detailed Tech Specs and Features. Launch release had generic Premium language, which does not supersede current exact primary Pro support. HDMI VRR is separately explicit. Generic G-Sync operation in reviews is not official NVIDIA certification.12Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/dell/s3225qcRead 8 October 2026Public exact review bought only 32-inch S3225QC, March 2025 manufacture, firmware M3C104. Its May 5, 2026 changelog explicitly corrected VRR connector scope to work over USB-C. Paid numeric tables and longevity sample data were not accessed.

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VRR range per portiVariable-refresh-rate operating range for each input and the operating mode named in source notes. A fixed timing or general vertical scan range alone is not a VRR range.

ADell 32 Plus 4K QD-OLED Monitor S3225QC

Input	Min (Hz)	Max (Hz)
HDMI	48	120
USB-C	48	120

Source2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original product feature expressly FreeSync mode 48–120 Hz over HDMI and USB-C Alt Mode separately. Not inferred from generic vertical scan range. HDR/PIP restrictions remain in the refresh notes.

BSamsung Essential Monitor S3 S32GF 27"

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Low framerate compensation

Yes9Maker product pageamd.com/en/resources/support-articles/faqs/DH3-013.htmlRead 8 October 2026AMD defines LFC as mandatory for the FreeSync Premium Pro tier explicitly named by this exact current Dell model's maker and guide. No threshold is inferred beyond the separately published per-input VRR ranges.

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Response time (maker GtG claim)iMaker grey-to-grey pixel transition claim. Source notes state fastest overdrive or other conditions where published.

0.03ms2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026

5ms1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Published as 5 (GTG). Overdrive setting not stated.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815oIYWJIDL.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Response time (maker MPRT claim)iMaker moving-picture response-time claim, often with strobing enabled. This is not a grey-to-grey transition time.

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Overdrive settings

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Motion blur reductioniA dedicated blur-reduction feature using backlight strobing or black frame insertion. OLED monitors have no backlight.

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Blur-reduction technologyiPublished name of the backlight strobing or black frame insertion feature.

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Blur reduction works with VRRiWhether the dedicated strobing or black frame insertion mode can operate at the same time as variable refresh rate.

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Flicker-free (claimed)

Yes2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320ganxzaRead 15 October 2026General Feature Flicker Free: Yes.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815oIYWJIDL.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Black frame insertion

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Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rateiReviewer total display lag at the monitor highest accepted refresh rate, including a faster dual mode. Native-rate measurements below that maximum and processing-only delay are excluded. Source notes name the rate, resolution and test method.

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Input lag at 60 HziReviewer total display lag with a fixed 60 Hz input. Processing-only delay is excluded. Source notes name the resolution, mode and test method.

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Average response time (measured)iReviewer mean grey-to-grey transition time across tested transitions. Source notes state the measurement endpoint, method, refresh rate and overdrive. A single worst transition or an unaveraged settling time does not count.

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Overshoot (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Contrast ratio (measured)i1000 means 1000:1. Measured by a reviewer

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SDR brightness (measured)iReviewer measured SDR white luminance. Source notes state picture mode, window size and brightness setting where available.

243.3148nits4Measurementtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/dell-s3225qc-32-inch-4k-qd-oled-monitor-review/3Read 8 October 2026Exact Maximum White Luminance chart prints 243.3148 nits, Maximum Brightness Settings Stock. Surrounding uncalibrated SDR prose expressly says window and full-field readings equal because no variable SDR brightness is available. Exact picture preset, meter, firmware and test timing are not restated for this run. The later 200-nit calibrated setting is separate.

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HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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PWM flicker frequency (measured)iOnly when the reviewer found PWM flicker

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VRR range (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer average colour error before calibration. Source notes name picture mode, reference colour space and Delta E method. Post-calibration results are excluded.

1.76645Measurementtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/dell-s3225qc-32-inch-4k-qd-oled-monitor-review/4Read 8 October 2026Exact uncalibrated figure labels Dell S3225QC Color Gamut Standard/default and Avg dE2000:1.7664. This is average before-calibration colour error, not grayscale or the post-calibration 1.21 result. Chart uses CIE 1976u'v' coordinates and Delta E2000 formula. Target reference gamut is not separately named, so no DCI-P3 target is inferred solely from surrounding native-gamut context. Calman saturation-sweep test. Firmware and exact brightness setting for this run are unstated.

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Gray uniformity (measured)iDeviation on a 50 % gray screen. Measured by a reviewer

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Reflections (measured)iTotal reflections. Measured by a reviewer

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Connectivity

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Video inputsiPhysical connectors that accept a display signal. A USB-C data-only charging port is not a video input. Counts exclude USB hubs and audio jacks.

ADell 32 Plus 4K QD-OLED Monitor S3225QC

Type	Version	Count	DSC
HDMI	2.1	1	Not available
USB-C	DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode	1	Yes

Source2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact guide and full connection diagram identify one HDMI 2.1 FRL input and one USB-C DP 1.4 Alt Mode video input. No physical DisplayPort socket. Original A01 gives HDMI HDCP 2.3 while current maker table says 2.2, both also 1.4. Version conflict is preserved, and no HDCP value is stored.

BSamsung Essential Monitor S3 S32GF 27"

Type	Version	Count	HDCP
HDMI	1.4	2	1.4

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Interface: HDMI 2 EA, HDMI version 1.4, HDCP version (HDMI) 1.4. There is no DisplayPort, USB or D-Sub input.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815oIYWJIDL.pdfRead 15 October 2026HDMI 2 EA, HDMI version 1.4, HDCP version 1.4.3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Signal connectors for S22F32*G, S24F32*G and S27F32*G: HDMI. The ports page shows two HDMI inputs and no DisplayPort.

HDMI ports

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Highest HDMI version

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Highest DisplayPort version

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HDMI features

VRR2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)

Yes2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 202612Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/dell/s3225qcRead 8 October 2026

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320ganxzaRead 15 October 2026USB-C: No. USB Ports: No.

USB-C power deliverediPower the monitor supplies to a connected device. Source notes distinguish guaranteed, maximum and shared dynamic limits. Power consumed by the monitor is separate.

90W2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Output to a connected host up to 90 W, original 20 V/4.5 A profile. This is not monitor consumption. Two data-only downstream USB-C sockets provide up to 15 W each separately.

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Thunderbolt

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USB upstream portsiUSB connections from the monitor hub to host computers. Video input and downstream charging ports are separate.

ADell 32 Plus 4K QD-OLED Monitor S3225QC

Connector	USB version	Count
USB-C	3.2 Gen 1	1

Source2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact single USB-C host-facing hub link, 5Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 1. Supplied 10Gbps cable does not change hub link speed. Four-lane High Resolution video prioritization lowers USB data to 480Mbps.

BSamsung Essential Monitor S3 S32GF 27"

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USB downstream hub portsiUSB hub connections for peripherals. These exclude host-facing upstream ports. A port the maker names for service or firmware updates only is not counted.

ADell 32 Plus 4K QD-OLED Monitor S3225QC

Connector	USB version	Count
USB-C	3.2 Gen 1	2

Source2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Two physical USB-C peripheral sockets including the front quick-access pop-out port, both 5Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 1 data only with charging up to 15 W. Not video inputs.

BSamsung Essential Monitor S3 S32GF 27"

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KVM switch

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Daisy chain (MST)

No2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete original inventory has input-only HDMI/USB-C video plus data-only downstream USB-C. No display output or Thunderbolt. Generic Mac paragraph on maker page about Thunderbolt daisy chaining does not establish it on this model.

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Ethernet

No2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete exact original connector inventory has no Ethernet socket.

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3.5 mm headphone outputiAnalogue headphone or audio output. A shared four-pole headset jack counts.

No2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete exact original connector inventory has no analogue headphone/audio-output jack. Integrated speakers are separately documented.

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Headphone: No.

3.5 mm microphone inputiAnalogue microphone input, including the microphone contacts of a shared four-pole headset jack. This does not imply a separate microphone socket.

No2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete exact original connector inventory has no analogue microphone/headset jack.

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Optical out

No2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete exact connector inventory has no optical audio output.

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Picture in picture

Yes2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original OSD includes small and large PIP. This mode disables HDR, FreeSync and DSC.

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Picture by picture

Yes2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original OSD includes five split ratios. This mode disables HDR, FreeSync and DSC.

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Smart features

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Smart platform

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Wi-Fi

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Bluetooth

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Remote control

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Audio and camera

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Speakers

Yes2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 202612Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/dell/s3225qcRead 8 October 2026Public own-model comparison expressly 5x5W. No 27-inch IPS or 32-inch VA sibling values transferred.

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Speaker: No. Speaker Output: No.

Number of speakers

52Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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Speaker power per channeliRated power per speaker or output channel. Do not store the total of all speakers here.

5W2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact speaker table explicitly 5x5W establishes 5 W per speaker, 25 W total. TH summary table erroneously labels 5x25W, while its own prose clearly says 25 W combined. The primary table controls.

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Webcam

No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/dell-32-plus-4k-qd-oled-monitor-s3225qc/s3225qc_monitor/-Read 8 October 2026Exact maker Built-in Devices: Webcam No. The head-position sensor used for spatial audio is separate. A named Dell community manager also explicitly states this sensor is not a webcam.16Maker product pagedell.com/community/en/conversations/monitors/s3225qc-bugs/69db92a67274bb3b6e0d1fe4Read 8 October 2026Named Dell Community Manager reply April 12, 2026 explicitly says S3225QC has no built-in webcam and its Position Sensor is not a webcam. Head-position tracking for spatial audio is not silently recorded as a user-accessible video camera or room-presence feature. The exact original guide separately identifies the sensor and its spatial-audio purpose.

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Microphone

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Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustmentiVertical travel of the supplied stand. This is not the total height of the monitor.

110mm2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026

0mm3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026The tilt and height page for S27F32*G shows tilt only. Height adjustment is shown for the D40 models only.

TiltiMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude.

Forward5°Backward21°2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Forward2°Backward21°1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Published as -2.0 (+/-2.0) to 21.0 (+/-2.0) degrees. Stored as 2 forward and 21 backward. The tolerance applies to both ends.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815oIYWJIDL.pdfRead 15 October 2026-2.0 (+/-2.0) to 21.0 (+/-2.0) degrees.

SwiveliMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude.

Left30°Right30°2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Left0°Right0°3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Rotating and swivel pages name only the S22D40*G, S24D40*G and S27D40*G models. The S27F32*G has tilt only.

PivotiMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude. Pivot is rotation in the screen plane. A small slant adjustment for levelling, as Dell calls it, counts.

Counterclockwise4°Clockwise4°2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Supplied stand permits only slant levelling of 4 degrees clockwise and counterclockwise from neutral. No portrait orientation is supported. Original movement diagram explicitly labels 4 degrees each side and guide prohibits portrait wall mounting. This is roll adjustment under the field's neutral-position contract, not invented 90-degree portrait capability.

Counterclockwise3°Clockwise3°3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Page 12: if the screen is not level, hold the bezel and adjust the monitor angle from -3 to +3 degrees, listed for S27F32*G. Stored as a levelling slant of 3 degrees each way. The Samsung S27F32*G stand has no pivot rotation.

Removable stand

Yes2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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VESA mount

100 x 1002Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026

100 x 1001Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Wall Mount 100 x 100.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815oIYWJIDL.pdfRead 15 October 20263Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026VESA screw hole specs 100.0 x 100.0 mm, M4, four screws, listed for S27F32*G.

VESA adapter needed

No2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original direct 100x100 bracket attachment procedure removes stand and plastic VESA cover, then uses M4x10 screws. No intervening adapter required. Bracket is separately purchased.

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Security lock slot

Yes2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Anti-theft Lock section: slot at the back of the product. The section does not name models.

On-screen menu controlsiControls that operate the monitor menu or display settings. Desktop window-layout software alone does not count as menu control.

Joystick, Software2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original rear joystick controls menu. Exact model DDPM section explicitly changes monitor OSD brightness/contrast/resolution through software, independent of its window-layout feature.

Joystick3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Control Panel page: a multi-directional button on the rear turns the monitor on and navigates the menu.

Desktop software

Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM)2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Easy Setting Box3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Installing the Software chapter: Easy Setting Box. The Samsung support page for the model also lists Samsung Display Manager downloads.

User firmware updates

Yes2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact model DDPM documentation includes receiving updates and firmware/software update support. This does not infer the newest installed version from the RTINGS sample M3C104.13Maker product pagedell.com/support/home/en-us/drivers/driversdetailsRead 8 October 2026Exact official update package identifies S3225QC compatible system and Dell_S3225QC_FWUpdate_M3C107_Windows.exe, release April 13, 2026. USB upstream directly connects monitor to PC for update. It establishes actual firmware upgrade support beyond generic DDPM feature lists. No claim that M3C107 is newest or installed on all units.

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Ambient light sensoriPresence of a physical ambient-light sensor. A regulatory statement that Automatic Brightness Control is unavailable does not prove the sensor is absent. Human presence or proximity sensing is separate.

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Presence sensoriPresence of a person-detection or proximity sensor. Source notes distinguish room presence from near-screen detection. Absence of one kind does not prove absence of every presence sensor.

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RGB lightingiDecorative illumination explicitly described as RGB or documented with selectable red, green and blue colours. A power LED or only one or two fixed colours is insufficient.

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Gaming menu features

Dark Stabilizer2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Game Picture Mode1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Key features name Game Picture Mode.

OLED care

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OLED care

Pixel Refresh, Automatic Pixel Refresh after accumulated use, OLED Panel Health indicator2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original menu documents these three exact routines. Pixel Refresh runs after 4 accumulated hours when entering standby or switching off, normally 6–8 minutes. A 7000-hour red health indicator is described, but no separately named Panel Refresh, logo dimming or pixel shifting is inferred.

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Burn-in covered by warrantyiWarranty explicitly covers permanent OLED image burn-in. A general panel warranty alone does not prove burn-in coverage.

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Burn-in warranty length

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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with standiOverall monitor dimensions with the supplied stand. Minimum and maximum heights require the stand position to be identified by the source.

Width718.78Height (lowest)504.02Height (highest)614.02Depth223.7mm(28.3 × 19.8 to 24.2 × 8.8 in)2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact original physical table identifies minimum compressed 504.02 mm and maximum extended 614.02 mm. Maker dimensions section independently agrees. Malformed current abbreviated body ft/in conversion rows are not used.

Width612.7Height (lowest)470Height (highest)470Depth200.4mm(24.1 × 18.5 × 7.9 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Set Dimension with Stand 612.7 x 470.0 x 200.4 mm. The stand does not adjust in height, so lowest and highest height are the same. The tilt angle at the measurement is not stated.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815oIYWJIDL.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Dimensions without standiOverall monitor body dimensions after the stand is removed, including the frame and rear housing.

Width718.78Height457.65Depth70.35mm(28.3 × 18 × 2.8 in)2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact original table expressly without stand width 718.78, height 457.65, depth 70.35 mm. Maker full dimensions section agrees, unlike its malformed abbreviated unit rows.

Width612.7Height360.9Depth36.2mm(24.1 × 14.2 × 1.4 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Set Dimension without Stand 612.7 x 360.9 x 36.2 mm.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815oIYWJIDL.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Stand footprintiWidth and depth of the stand base on the desk. A maker's stand width and depth count.

Width290Depth223.7mm(11.4 × 8.8 in)2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact supplied stand width 290 mm and depth 223.70 mm in original stand dimensions table. Not inferred from display width.

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Weight with standiWeight with the supplied stand. Source notes state if cables are included. Packaging weight is separate.

10kg(22 lb)2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact guide 10.00 kg with stand assembly and cables.

3kg(6.6 lb)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Set Weight with Stand 3.0 kg. Cables are not stated.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815oIYWJIDL.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Weight without standiMonitor body weight without stand. Source notes state whether cables are included.

6.95kg(15.3 lb)2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact guide 6.95 kg without stand assembly and cables.

2.5kg(5.5 lb)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Set Weight without Stand 2.5 kg.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815oIYWJIDL.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Box dimensionsiShipping box width, height and depth in the maker published orientation. A flat-packed box can have a smaller height than the upright display.

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Width710Height100Depth403mm(28 × 3.9 × 15.9 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Package Dimension 710.0 x 100.0 x 403.0 mm as W x H x D.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815oIYWJIDL.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Box weight

14.95kg(33 lb)2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact guide 14.95 kg with packaging.

4.3kg(9.5 lb)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Package Weight 4.3 kg.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815oIYWJIDL.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Power

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Power supplyiUSB-C powered monitors can draw power from a compatible host or an optional USB-C power source. This does not establish a bundled adapter. Record a supplied adapter and its rating separately.

Internal2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026

External adapter1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Power Type: External Adaptor.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815oIYWJIDL.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Adapter ratingiRated output power of the external power adapter. Do not substitute the monitor maximum consumption.

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Input voltage

100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026

100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Power Supply AC100-240V~ 50/60Hz, based on the AC voltage of the adapter.

Power use (typical)iMaker typical operating power under a stated test condition. An unlabeled Power On upper bound does not establish a typical value. EU label test power has separate fields. An ENERGY STAR on-mode (Pon) figure is not a typical value.

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Power use (max)iMaker maximum operating power. Source notes state whether USB charging and connected-device load are included.

320W2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact original maximum 320 W at maximum brightness/contrast and maximum loading on all USB ports. Not a typical draw or adapter rating.

25W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Power Consumption (Max) 25 W. Typical consumption is not published for the North American model.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815oIYWJIDL.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Power use SDR (EU label)iSDR on-mode power demand in the EU product information sheet, in watts. It can differ from rounded energy-label kWh per 1000 hours.

40W6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2233284_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official regulated SDR on-mode 40.0 W. Not universal manufacturer typical draw or ENERGY STAR Pon 39.7 W.

16.4W5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2244033_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026On mode power demand in SDR 16.4 W for the EU model. HDR is not implemented.

Power use HDR (EU label)iHDR on-mode power demand in the EU product information sheet, in watts. It can differ from rounded energy-label kWh per 1000 hours.

40W6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2233284_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official regulated HDR on-mode 40.0 W, not maximum USB-loaded 320 W.

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Standby poweriPower in standby or DPMS. Source notes retain any less-than qualifier.

0.5W6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2233284_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official regulated standby 0.5 W, corroborated by exact guide EU definition.

0.5W4Maker product pagesamsung.com/pl/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320gauxenRead 15 October 2026Power use (DPMS) 0.50 W for the EU model.5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2244033_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Standby mode power demand 0.5 W.

Off-mode poweriPower when switched off but still connected to mains. Source notes retain any less-than qualifier.

0.3W6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2233284_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official regulated off-mode 0.3 W. Separate charging options can change real consumption.

0.3W4Maker product pagesamsung.com/pl/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320gauxenRead 15 October 2026Power use (off mode) 0.30 W for the EU model.5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2244033_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Off mode power demand 0.3 W.

EU energy class SDR

G6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2233284_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

D5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2244033_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Energy efficiency class SDR D.

EU energy class HDR

G6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2233284_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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Energy per 1000 h SDR

40kWh7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2233284.svgRead 8 October 2026Exact official S3225QC label directly prints 40 kWh/1000h for SDR. Downloaded and visually checked, not calculated from watts.

16kWh6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2244033.pdfRead 15 October 2026EU energy label for S27F320GAU: 16 kWh per 1000 h.

Energy per 1000 h HDR

40kWh7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2233284.svgRead 8 October 2026Exact official label directly prints 40 kWh/1000h for HDR.

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Certifications

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VESA ClearMR

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VESA AdaptiveSync Display

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TÜV certifications

TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0, 3-star, TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light, Category 32Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact original product feature explicitly Eye Comfort 3.0 three-star and hardware low-blue-light Category 3. Generic certification requirement table does not establish ambient or presence sensors.

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Low blue lightiHardware means a published panel-level hardware low-blue-light solution. Software means a selectable picture filter. Hardware does not require a selectable filter mode.

Hardware2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original explicitly fitted hardware low-blue-light panel, ComfortView Plus enabled by default. Not inferred from a selectable software warm filter.

Software3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Eye Saver Mode is a selectable picture setting that reduces blue light around 400 nm. No hardware blue-light panel claim.

ENERGY STAR

Yes2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact original certified and default-setting qualification, corroborated by maker.

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TCO Certified

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EPEAT

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Colour certifications

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Monitor, Stand riser, Stand base, I/O cover, USB-C to USB-C cable, Power cable, Microfiber cleaning cloth, QR card, Safety, Environmental and Regulatory Information2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original complete exact inventory and current US package agree. Power plug varies by market. No HDMI cable, remote or physical calibration report is added from optional accessories or menu content.

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Cables includediCables supplied with the product. Count is included only when the source establishes it. Bundles can vary by market.

ADell 32 Plus 4K QD-OLED Monitor S3225QC

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-C 10Gbps, 100 W, 1.0 m	1
Power cable	1

Source2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact original inventory one 1.0 m USB-C to USB-C 10Gbps 100 W cable. Current exact US package confirms that cable and power cable. Regional power plug not assumed.

BSamsung Essential Monitor S3 S32GF 27"

Type
Power cable
HDMI cable

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Accessory table: Power Cable Length 1.5 m and HDMI Cable Yes. Counts are not stated.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815oIYWJIDL.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/dell-32-plus-4k-qd-oled-monitor-s3225qc/s3225qc_monitor/-Read 8 October 2026Selected US C6KWR maker table explicitly Limited Warranty 1 Year and 1 Year Limited Hardware and Advanced Exchanged Service. Exact Windows Central and Tom's Hardware reviews describe three years, while the EU fiche separately guarantees three years. These differing terms do not override the current exact US warranty scalar. Premium Panel Exchange applies during applicable limited hardware warranty. No OLED burn-in coverage or duration is inferred.15Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/monitors/dell-32-plus-4k-qd-oled-monitor-s3225qc-reviewRead 8 October 2026July 5, 2025 exact-model US review describes three-year warranty including potential burn-in. Current selected US C6KWR maker table instead explicitly states one-year limited hardware warranty and Advanced Exchange, which controls the scalar. Reviewed three-year burn-in statement is preserved as a conflicting contract/coverage description, not silently inherited as the current configuration's burn-in duration.

2years5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2244033_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Minimum duration of the general guarantee offered by the supplier: 2 years, EU. US retailer listings show a 36 month limited warranty, so the North American term may differ.

Dead pixel policy

Premium Panel Exchange allows no bright pixels or subpixels during the applicable warranty. Up to five dark subpixels and five combined defects are allowed under the current S-series 2020+ table.1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/dell-32-plus-4k-qd-oled-monitor-s3225qc/s3225qc_monitor/-Read 8 October 2026Exact current S3225QC maker page explicitly names Premium Panel Exchange and replacement even for one bright pixel during Dell Limited Hardware Warranty. Applicable US base warranty is separately scoped as one year. This does not establish burn-in coverage.14Maker product pagedell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000126004/dell-display-pixel-guidelinesRead 8 October 2026Fresh current Dell policy expressly names S-series models 2020 and newer in the Premium Panel Exchange group, with 0 bright pixels/subpixels, up to 5 dark subpixels and up to 5 combined defects. Exact S3225QC maker names PPE and original guide directs users to Dell pixel guidelines, establishing model association. Defects must be visible at normal viewing distance and evaluated during applicable coverage. Partial-subpixel qualification in this general LCD-oriented article is not presented as an independently verified OLED panel structure. No OLED burn-in or longer warranty duration is inferred.

Approximately 1 pixel per million (1ppm) may be brighter or darker on the LCD panel3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Specifications page notes on Panel Dots (Pixels).

Links

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Product page

www.dell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/dell-32-plus-4k-qd-oled-monitor-s3225qc/s3225qc_monitor/-1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/dell-32-plus-4k-qd-oled-monitor-s3225qc/s3225qc_monitor/-Read 8 October 2026

www.samsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320ganxza1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s32gf-27-inch-fhd-ips-120hz-ls27f320ganxzaRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

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m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815oIYWJIDL.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815oIYWJIDL.pdfRead 15 October 2026Samsung Electronics America datasheet 24 inch and 27 inch S3 (S32GF) FHD IPS 120Hz Monitor, document code S32GF-APRIL2025, for LS24F320GANXZA and LS27F320GANXZA. The file is hosted on the Amazon image server.

Manual

gzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdf2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/9/8/c/4dfd3355295d99ff518e44158aba4035d276.pdfRead 8 October 2026Known readable original Dell-authored 76-page April 2025 A01 English guide, exact S3225QC and regulatory S3225QCc cover. Downloaded English mirror and read in full. This accessible exact-language file is linked as the manual. Official support separately links https://dl.dell.com/content/manual15041752-dell-32-plus-4k-qd-oled-monitor-s3225qc-user-s-guide.pdf?language=en-us , whose later direct fetch was inaccessible. A separate retailer file called s3225qc-monitor_compressed.pdf proved to be a Czech manual and contributed no fields or manual link.

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Samsung Canada download center, English North America and Latin America user guide BN81-27230B-00 for S30GD, S40GD and S32GF. It covers S22F32*G, S24F32*G and S27F32*G in one document with other S3 models, so only rows marked for S27F32*G are used.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

22332846EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2233284_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact original supplier fiche names S3225QC and original guide links same registration. European regulatory values do not establish US warranty duration or worldwide retail first sale.

22440335EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2244033_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026EPREL registration number 2244033 for model identifier S27F320GAU, the EU model LS27F320GAUXEN.

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