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Updated April 11, 2024·
If competitive gaming is your priority and you value higher refresh rates for a smoother experience, the Dell AW2524H (IPS) would be a preferable choice, especially considering its excellent response time and variable refresh rate range. However, if you are looking for a wider, more immersive display for productivity and media consumption, with better static contrast and a large screen at a more affordable price, the Dell S3422DWG (VA) could be the better option, despite its lower refresh rate and response time not being ideal for highly competitive gaming. Keep in mind, the Dell AW2524H's smaller size and lower resolution might not be as suitable for multitasking or enjoying detailed media as the larger Dell S3422DWG. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell AW2524H (IPS)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Advantages of the Dell S3422DWG (VA)
- The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has no clear advantages over the Dell AW2524H (IPS).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.1
6.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2725:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
528 nits
87.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
86.8 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming, though the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is somewhat better.
Competitive Gaming
9.5
4.5
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
5.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
9.2 ms
20 - 500 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is poor.
Productivity
4.9
6.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair for productivity, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4
6.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2725:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
528 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair for media consumption, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$500
$330
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) has a price of $500 and the Dell S3422DWG (VA) costs $330.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and the Dell S3422DWG (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell AW2524H (IPS) | Dell S3422DWG (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $330 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 25" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1031:1 | 2725:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 390 nits | 344 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 464 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 | 99.9 % | 98.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.5 ms | 9.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 500 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 10/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 7.3/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 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 AW2524H (IPS)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | March 2023
"If you have the system for it, the Alienware AW2524H is the perfect display to show off next level frame rates and control response. With higher contrast and color volume than its 360 Hz competition, it currently has no equal."
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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