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Updated April 11, 2024·
Choosing between the Dell S2722DGM and S3422DWG depends on your preferences and budget. If cost is a primary concern and you primarily engage in casual gaming or digital photo editing, the S2722DGM offers a good experience at a budget price. In contrast, if you prefer a wider screen for immersive gaming and media, and don't mind spending more, the S3422DWG's larger, ultrawide display could be worth the extra expense. Bear in mind, however, that neither monitor is ideal for HDR gaming or video editing, as they lack the required peak brightness and color gamut for true HDR performance. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Dell S2722DGM (VA)
- Good for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Good refresh rate
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good contrast
- Good brightness
Advantages of the Dell S3422DWG (VA)
- Good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.8
4.5
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
13.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
9.2 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is somewhat better.
Cost
$300
$330
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
$500
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) has a price of $300 and the Dell S3422DWG (VA) costs $330.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
7.0
6.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2725:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
528 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
86.8 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell S2722DGM (VA) to be good for casual gaming, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair.
Productivity
6.5
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 S2722DGM (VA) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
7.0
6.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2725:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
528 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell S2722DGM (VA) to be good for media consumption, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and the Dell S3422DWG (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2722DGM (VA) | Dell S3422DWG (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $330 | ||
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 | VA | VA | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2948:1 | 2725:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 389 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 | 99.6 % | 98.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 13.2 ms | 9.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 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 | 1 | 0 | |
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Dell S2722DGM (VA)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | February 2022
"Though it leaves out HDR and extended color, the Dell S2722DGM delivers superb gaming performance for less than $300. With Adaptive-Sync, 165 Hz, a solid overdrive and usable blur reduction, it rocks full-motion gaming without breaking the bank."
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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