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Updated April 11, 2024·
If color accuracy for tasks like digital photo editing is a priority and you're willing to invest more, the Asus PA329C with its IPS panel and wider color gamuts makes a solid choice. However, be aware it has limited gaming capabilities. On the other hand, the Dell S3422DWG, with its VA panel, offers deep contrasts and fair gaming performance at a lower price, making it a better fit for general use which includes casual gaming and media consumption. Just note that while the Dell has a wider screen, it may not match the color precision of the Asus for professional photo editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA329C (IPS)
- Good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good brightness
Advantages of the Dell S3422DWG (VA)
- The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has no clear advantages over the Asus PA329C (IPS).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2725:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
528 nits
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
86.8 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair for casual gaming, while the Asus PA329C (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
4.5
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
9.2 ms
24 - 76 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) and Asus PA329C (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.8
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
137 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA329C (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair.
Cost
$1,000
$330
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus PA329C (IPS) has a price of $1,000 and the Dell S3422DWG (VA) costs $330.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA329C (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 Asus PA329C (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
6.7
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2725:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
528 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) and Asus PA329C (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA329C (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA329C (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA329C (IPS) and the Dell S3422DWG (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA329C (IPS) | Dell S3422DWG (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $330 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
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 | Unknown | 528 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 98.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 10 ms | 9.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 24 - 76 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.1/10 | 7.3/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 137 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 1 | 0 | |
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Asus PA329C (IPS)
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Feroz Khan | February 2022
"Even at 32 inches, it’s just five inches larger than most professional display monitors, the ASUS ProArt Display PA329CV monitor seems a lot bigger. The color accuracy on the unit I received was excellent, and viewing high-resolution image files on it was pleasing to the eyes. It’s Calman verified, so you can be assured of Hollywood studio-quality color straight out of the box. With multiple USB ports on the monitor and HDMI and USB-C connectivity options, it stands up to the well-established Benq PhotoVue series of monitors."
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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