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Updated April 11, 2024·
If affordability is a priority and you engage in a variety of activities including gaming and productivity, the Dell S2722DGM with its VA panel offers better contrast and is suitable for general use. However, if you are willing to invest more for a larger screen with more immersive gaming and a wider field of view, the LG 34GP83A with its IPS panel is a strong option with better color depth and wider color gamut. The LG could enhance your experience in digital photo editing and media consumption, but it does not provide the best value for competitive gaming due to lower contrast and response times compared to the Dell. 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
Advantages of the LG 34GP83A (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
956:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
457 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.2 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 34GP83A (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.8
4.5
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
13.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.1 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.5
6.0
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 LG 34GP83A (IPS) are both only fair for productivity, though the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.0
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
956:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
457 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good for media consumption, while the LG 34GP83A (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 34GP83A (IPS) costs $750.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and the LG 34GP83A (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2722DGM (VA) | LG 34GP83A (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 | 956:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 389 nits | 389 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 457 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 % | 102.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 13.2 ms | 6.1 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 | 8.1/10 | |
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 34GP83A (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | October 2023
"The LG 34GP83A is an excellent monitor for the price! It offers flawless performance thanks to its rapid response time, low input lag, high refresh rate, and certified G-SYNC compatibility. Moreover, its Nano IPS panel ensures vibrant colors which along with the 3440×1440 ultrawide resolution makes for a stunning and immersive viewing experience."
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