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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high-quality color accuracy and performance for tasks like digital and print photo editing, the Asus PA27DCE with its OLED panel excels, making it better suited for professional creative work. Conversely, the Dell S3422DWG, while less expensive, offers a larger screen and an ultra-wide aspect ratio, enhancing immersion for media consumption and providing a broader canvas for multitasking, making it a solid choice for productivity and casual gaming. The Asus boasts exceptional contrast and HDR performance, perfect for HDR gaming and media, whereas the Dell, with its higher refresh rate and variable refresh rate support, could be more suited to competitive gaming despite its lower overall gaming performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Very good for media consumption
- Very good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Dell S3422DWG (VA)
- The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has no clear advantages over the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.6
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2725:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
528 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
86.8 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.8
4.5
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
9.2 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
8.4
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2725:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
528 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair.
Cost
$1,999
$330
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) has a price of $1,999 and the Dell S3422DWG (VA) costs $330.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PA27DCE (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 Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.6
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are both only fair for productivity.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and the Dell S3422DWG (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) | Dell S3422DWG (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,999 | $330 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | VA | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 2725:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 200 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 | 100 % | 98.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.1 ms | 9.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 7.3/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 3 | 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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