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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high-end gaming with smoother motion, the Asus monitor is the superior choice due to its higher refresh rate and faster response, but it commands a higher price. The Dell monitor offers a larger, ultra-wide screen that may enhance productivity and immersion in games and videos, but it's not as well-suited for competitive gaming due to a lower refresh rate. If color accuracy is crucial for tasks like photo editing, the Asus is a better fit. On the other hand, the Dell's better contrast ratio can offer deeper blacks, benefiting movie watching but may lack some color accuracy for professional photo work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus XB273U F (IPS)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Advantages of the Dell S3422DWG (VA)
- The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has no clear advantages over the Asus XB273U F (IPS).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.5
4.5
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
5.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
9.2 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is poor.
Cost
$1,100
$330
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) has a price of $1,100 and the Dell S3422DWG (VA) costs $330.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus XB273U F (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 XB273U F (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
7.0
6.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2725:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
528 nits
96.1 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
86.8 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Asus XB273U F (IPS) to be good for casual gaming, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair.
Productivity
6.7
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
6.3
6.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2725:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
528 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) and Asus XB273U F (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus XB273U F (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 XB273U F (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and the Dell S3422DWG (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus XB273U F (IPS) | Dell S3422DWG (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $330 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1242:1 | 2725:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 488 nits | 344 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 468 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 | 99.6 % | 98.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.4 ms | 9.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 7.3/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 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 | 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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