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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for a larger screen size, ultrawide aspect ratio, and superior text clarity for multitasking in productivity, the LG monitor is an excellent choice, though it's at a higher price point. It also delivers crisper images for general media consumption despite not being ideal for HDR gaming or video editing. Conversely, if you're on a budget and prioritize gaming with a higher contrast ratio for deeper blacks, the Dell monitor won't disappoint. Its performance in gaming is strong thanks to features like a high refresh rate and variable refresh rate support, but it falls short in color accuracy for tasks like digital or print photo editing. Give Feedback
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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 LG 34GN850B (IPS)
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.0
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
389 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 Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.8
4.5
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
13.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.5
5.9
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) is only fair for productivity, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good for media consumption, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$300
$750
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) has a price of $300 and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) costs $750.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2722DGM (VA) | LG 34GN850B (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $750 | ||
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 | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2948:1 | 950:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 389 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 | 99.6 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 13.2 ms | 6.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 20 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | |
Shopping
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."
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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