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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a strict budget and primarily engage in casual or competitive gaming, the Dell S2522HG with its high refresh rate and quick response time could serve you well, staying smooth and responsive. However, if you appreciate a wider, more immersive display for productivity or media consumption and can invest more, the Dell S3422DWG offers a larger, curved screen with higher resolution and slightly better contrast. It's not as well-suited for fast-paced gaming due to its lower refresh rate and slower response time. Neither is ideal for HDR gaming or professional photo and video editing due to limited color gamut and HDR performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2522HG (IPS)
- Good for competitive gaming
- Very good 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 S2522HG (IPS).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
6.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2725:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
528 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
86.8 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair for casual gaming, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
7.0
4.5
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
6.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
9.2 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) is good for competitive gaming, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is poor.
Productivity
4.6
6.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
89 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 S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.3
6.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2725:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
528 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair for media consumption, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$305
$330
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
$500
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) has a price of $305 and the Dell S3422DWG (VA) costs $330.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and the Dell S3422DWG (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2522HG (IPS) | Dell S3422DWG (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$305 | $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 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 2725:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 344 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 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 % | 98.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6 ms | 9.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 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 | 8.1/10 | 7.3/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 89 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6/10 | 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 | 1 | 0 | |
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Dell S2522HG (IPS)
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IGN
Matthew Smith | February 2022
"The Dell S2522HG changes the game. This 24.5-inch 1080p gaming monitor has a 240Hz refresh rate, yet it’s commonly sold for $249.99. That’s just tens of dollars more than an average 1080p 144Hz gaming monitor. The S2522HG cuts a few corners in its pursuit of pricing, but it’s a great choice for competitive gamers on a budget."
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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