A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec monitor team Learn more
Updated April 11, 2024·
If top-notch image quality and performance for HDR gaming and media consumption are priorities, and you're willing to invest in a premium product, the Dell Alienware AW3225QF's OLED technology offers superior contrast and color depth. On the other hand, the Dell S3422DWG is more budget-friendly and still provides a good overall experience, with a larger screen and a more traditional aspect ratio that might be better suited for multitasking and productivity. Remember, the higher cost of the Alienware comes with benefits for color-sensitive work and immersive gaming, while the S3422DWG offers a balanced package at a lower price. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Good for productivity
- Best in class for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Dell S3422DWG (VA)
- The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has no clear advantages over the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2725:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
528 nits
98.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
86.8 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
6.0
4.5
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
9.2 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is poor.
Productivity
7.0
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair.
Media Consumption
9.7
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2725:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
528 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair.
Cost
$1,200
$330
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the Dell S3422DWG (VA) costs $330.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-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 Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and the Dell S3422DWG (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) | Dell S3422DWG (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $330 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | VA | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 2725:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 244 nits | 344 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 448 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 | 0.4 ms | 9.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.9/10 | 7.3/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 140 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | 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 | 0 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Shopping
Dell S3422DWG (VA)
See more
Dig into reviews and images
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."
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
More comparisons for you
Compare Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) vs. Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED)
VS
Compare Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) vs. Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED)
VS
Compare Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) vs. Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED)
VS
Compare Dell S3422DWG (VA) vs. Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS)
VS
Compare Dell S3422DWG (VA) vs. Dell S3221QS (VA)
VS
Compare Dell S3422DWG (VA) vs. Dell S2721DS (IPS)
VS
FAQs
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec monitors team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest monitor information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
210
Monitors evaluated
10,500
Monitors stats compiled
15
Proprietary Monitors ratings developed
117,800
Recommendations made
17,670
Consumer hours saved
About the monitor team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Monitors Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Featured in
