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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high refresh rates and better color accuracy for tasks like digital photo editing, the Dell S2721DGF with an IPS panel is the better choice. However, it has lower contrast which can affect the depth of blacks in your images. On the other hand, if you prefer a wider screen for enhanced immersion in games and movies along with better contrast, then the Dell S3422DWG with a VA panel would suit you better. Do note, the VA panel may not provide the same level of color precision as the IPS panel, and the response rate is not as fast, which could be a downside for competitive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2721DGF (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Very good response time
Advantages of the Dell S3422DWG (VA)
- The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has no clear advantages over the Dell S2721DGF (IPS).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
882:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2725:1
368 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
485 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
528 nits
97.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
86.8 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair for casual gaming, while the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.8
4.5
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
6.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
9.2 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
368 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
The Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.9
6.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
882:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2725:1
368 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
485 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
528 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair for media consumption, while the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$300
$400
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Dell S2721DGF (IPS) has a price of $300 and the Dell S3422DWG (VA) costs $400.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell S2721DGF (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.2
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) and Dell S2721DGF (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DGF (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 S2721DGF (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and the Dell S3422DWG (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2721DGF (IPS) | Dell S3422DWG (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $400 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 882:1 | 2725:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 368 nits | 344 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 485 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 | 137.7 % | 98.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.3 ms | 9.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 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 | |
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Dell S2721DGF (IPS)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | January 2021
"The Dell S2721DGF checks all the boxes for an upper-mid priced display that can take on the best gaming monitors, and you might even be able to find it for under $500 (it's $450-$500 as of writing). The monitor's 1440p, runs at 165 Hz without overclock, has AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and G-Sync Compatibility, covers a large portion of the DCI-P3 color gamut and includes a lighting effect on the back."
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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