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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you are on a budget and primarily play casual or competitive games, the Dell S2522HG with its high refresh rate and good responsiveness would serve you well. However, it has a lower screen resolution and screen size, which may not be ideal for an immersive media experience or multitasking. On the other hand, the ViewSonic XG341C-2K offers a larger, curved screen with a higher resolution, which is great for productivity and enjoying movies or HDR content. Its superior color accuracy also makes it suitable for photo editing, especially for print. But it comes at a premium price and with a lower refresh rate, which is less optimal for highly competitive gaming scenarios. Consider what activities you prioritize to inform your choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2522HG (IPS)
- Good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED)
- Excellent for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good contrast
- Very good brightness
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
9.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is excellent for casual gaming, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
7.0
5.4
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
6.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,200 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) is good for competitive gaming, while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Productivity
4.6
6.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
89 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is only fair for productivity, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.3
7.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is good for media consumption, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$293
$1,499
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) has a price of $293 and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) costs $1,499.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2522HG (IPS) | ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$293 | $1,499 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 25" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 720 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 1400 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 97 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 48,200 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 89 PPI | 109 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 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
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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."
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