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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming with a high refresh rate and better responsiveness, the Acer XB323U-GX with an IPS panel may be worth its premium price. However, for a wider screen, heightened immersion in media consumption, and deeper blacks due to its VA panel, considering the more affordable Dell S3422DWG would be advisable. The Dell monitor offers good value for a mix of gaming, productivity, and watching content due to its ultrawide aspect ratio. Keep in mind, neither is optimal for HDR gaming and media, but the Acer is more suitable for tasks that require accurate colors like digital photo editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
- Good brightness
Advantages of the Dell S3422DWG (VA)
- The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has no clear advantages over the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2725:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
528 nits
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
86.8 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair for casual gaming, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.3
4.5
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
9.2 ms
48 - 270 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
4.8
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
91 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 XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4
6.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2725:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
528 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair for media consumption, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,147
$330
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) has a price of $1,147 and the Dell S3422DWG (VA) costs $330.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and the Dell S3422DWG (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) | Dell S3422DWG (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,147 | $330 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 2725:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 344 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 528 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 173.4 % | 98.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 9.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 270 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8.5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 7.3/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 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 | 1 | 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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