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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a budget and primarily interested in competitive gaming, the Dell S2522HG provides a very smooth experience at a lower price, however, its smaller screen and lower resolution limit productivity and media enjoyment. Conversely, the LG 34GN850B, with its larger, wider screen and higher resolution, enhances immersion for gaming and media consumption while offering more screen real estate for multitasking, but at a higher cost. Neither monitor is ideal for tasks requiring precise color work, such as professional photo editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2522HG (IPS)
- Good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Good brightness
Advantages of the LG 34GN850B (IPS)
- The LG 34GN850B (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Dell S2522HG (IPS).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
7.0
4.5
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
6.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) is good for competitive gaming, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.6
5.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
89 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) and Dell S2522HG (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.3
5.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) and Dell S2522HG (IPS) are both poor for media consumption, though the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$293
$750
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) has a price of $293 and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) costs $750.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
5.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) and Dell S2522HG (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2522HG (IPS) | LG 34GN850B (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$293 | $750 | ||
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 | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 950:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 359 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 436 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6 ms | 6.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 20 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 8/10 | |
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."
LG 34GN850B (IPS)
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TechSpot
Tim Schiesser | August 2020
"Mid-range 3440 x 1440 144Hz VA monitors are ~$500 to $600 these days. You are getting a much better product for the higher price of the LG, with faster response times and better colors (outside of the contrast ratio), but this is definitely a monitor that is reserved for those that want the best of the best and are willing to pay for it."
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