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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize sharp text and image clarity for productivity and photo editing on a budget, the Dell S2721QS with its higher resolution may be a good fit, though it's less suitable for HDR gaming and media. On the other hand, if you're willing to invest more for a wider, immersive display suitable for general media consumption and casual gaming, the Dell S3422DWG offers a better contrast and a wider color gamut but has lower resolution, which might not be as optimal for tasks requiring fine detail. This monitor also has a higher refresh rate, beneficial for smoother gameplay. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2721QS (IPS)
- Good for productivity
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
Advantages of the Dell S3422DWG (VA)
- Good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1221:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2725:1
373 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
386 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
528 nits
85.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
86.8 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair for casual gaming, while the Dell S2721QS (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.9
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
164 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair.
Cost
$230
$330
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) has a price of $230 and the Dell S3422DWG (VA) costs $330.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.9
4.5
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
14.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
9.2 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
373 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Media Consumption
6.7
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1221:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2725:1
373 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
386 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
528 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2721QS (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 S2721QS (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and the Dell S3422DWG (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2721QS (IPS) | Dell S3422DWG (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$230 | $330 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1221:1 | 2725:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 373 nits | 344 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 386 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 | 100 % | 98.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 14.5 ms | 9.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 40 - 60 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7.3/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 164 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 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 | 1 | 0 | |
Shopping
Dell S2721QS (IPS)
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Tom's Hardware
Scharon Harding | September 2021
"The Dell S2721QS 4K monitor brings IPS-level colors and some handy features, like a versatile stand with height adjustments and picture-in-picture for connecting dual systems. But don’t get it for HDR."
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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