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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you prioritize top-notch contrast and color depth, and are seeking excellent performance for HDR gaming and video editing, the Acer Predator X45 with its OLED panel is the superior choice but comes at a premium price. For competitive gaming, its high refresh rate and low response time are beneficial, but its text quality and image clarity may not be as clear as some LCDs. The Dell S3422DWG is a more budget-friendly option with decent performance for casual gaming, productivity, and media consumption. It offers a high contrast ratio for an LED panel but isn't ideal for HDR content and lacks the advanced color capabilities of the Acer. If you're looking for a balance between price and performance for varied use without the need for the highest-end features, the Dell could serve you well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Dell S3422DWG (VA)
- The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has no clear advantages over the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.8
6.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2725:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
528 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
86.8 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
6.4
4.5
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
9.2 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is poor.
Productivity
4.0
6.2
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
83 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair for productivity, while the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,200
$330
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the Dell S3422DWG (VA) costs $330.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
7.1
6.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2725:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
528 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) to be good for media consumption, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair.
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How the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and the Dell S3422DWG (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) | Dell S3422DWG (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $330 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 45" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | VA | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 2725:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 344 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 528 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | Unknown | 98.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.01 ms | 9.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 7.3/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 83 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 3.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 4.9/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Shopping
Dell S3422DWG (VA)
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Whitson Gordon | August 2021
"The Dell S3422DWG is, overall, a great monitor that delivers on most of its promises, providing a sharp ultrawide experience with smooth motion. It is, however, not as great of a value proposition, costing a bit too much compared to similar competitors."
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