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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high-end digital photo and HDR video editing, the Asus PA32UCG-K with its superior color accuracy and HDR capabilities would be a wise investment, as it excels in image clarity and color volume, making it also great for HDR gaming and media consumption. However, if you're looking for a good all-rounder that's more budget-friendly for casual gaming, productivity, and media viewing with a wider screen, the Dell S3422DWG offers a larger, ultrawide display and decent performance at a lower price point, though it may not match the Asus in color precision and HDR quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED)
- Very good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Very good color volume
Advantages of the Dell S3422DWG (VA)
- The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has no clear advantages over the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.3
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2725:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
528 nits
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
86.8 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair.
Productivity
9.8
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 PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair.
Media Consumption
8.8
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2725:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
528 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair.
Cost
$2,999
$330
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $2,999 and the Dell S3422DWG (VA) costs $330.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) 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 PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) 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 Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) 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 Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.4
4.5
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
9.2 ms
48 - 120 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) and Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
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How the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) and the Dell S3422DWG (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) | Dell S3422DWG (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,999 | $330 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | MiniLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 1152 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 2725:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 344 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 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 | 10 ms | 9.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 120 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6/10 | 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 | 1 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Shopping
Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED)
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Mark Pickavance | May 2021
"Combining features that designers and content makers need, the Asus ProArt PA32UCG-K Display represents the true cost of accurate colour. It’s expensive, heavy and has weird OSD controls, but the screen is glorious when working with HDR video or game graphics."
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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