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Updated April 11, 2024·
The Asus VG28UQL1A is better suited for tasks that require high image clarity and color accuracy, making it suitable for print photo editing. Its higher pixels per inch offer sharper images, ideal for detailed work and consuming media in 4K resolution. However, the Dell S3422DWG, being less expensive, offers excellent contrast and is more suited to an immersive gaming and media experience due to its ultrawide screen. It’s also good for productivity with its larger screen size, providing more space for multitasking. The tradeoff is less image clarity and color accuracy compared to the Asus. For competitive gaming, both have similar refresh rates, but the Asus might have a slight edge in responsiveness. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS)
- Good for casual gaming
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Dell S3422DWG (VA)
- The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has no clear advantages over the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.1
4.5
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
9.2 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is poor.
Productivity
8.8
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
157 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair.
Cost
$611
$330
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) has a price of $611 and the Dell S3422DWG (VA) costs $330.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
7.2
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2725:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
528 nits
90.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
86.8 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) to be good for casual gaming, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair.
Media Consumption
7.0
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2725:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
528 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) to be good for media consumption, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and the Dell S3422DWG (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) | Dell S3422DWG (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$611 | $330 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 28" | 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 | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 2725:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 344 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 350 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 | 82 % | 98.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 9.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 7.3/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 157 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 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 | 1 | 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 | |
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Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS)
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PC World
Matthew Smith | March 2022
"The Asus TUF Gaming VG28UQL1A is, in many ways, a great 4K gaming monitor. It has a sharp, accurate image with good contrast and excellent motion clarity. Luminance uniformity is its only weakness. The monitor’s $799 MSRP is relatively affordable for a 4K HDMI 2.1 monitor, as well."
Dell S3422DWG (VA)
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IGN
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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