If you're on a budget and prioritize gaming, especially fast-paced games, the Dell S2722DGM with its good refresh rate would suit you well, though it won't be as vivid for photo editing or media consumption. On the other hand, the LG 34WQ75C offers a wider display and better color depth, making it excellent for productivity and print photo editing; however, it's not ideal for competitive gaming due to its lower refresh rate performance. Both monitors have good text clarity and image quality, but if HDR gaming or media is important to you, neither of these would be the best option. Choose Dell for budget-friendly gaming or LG for a broader, color-rich workspace. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2722DGM (VA)
Good for casual gaming
Good for media consumption
Good refresh rate
Good contrast
Good brightness
Advantages of the LG 34WQ75C (IPS)
Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.0/10
5.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
85.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 34WQ75C (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.8/10
3.8/10
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
13.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.0 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) and LG 34WQ75C (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.0/10
5.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good for media consumption, while the LG 34WQ75C (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$300
$600
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) has a price of $300 and the LG 34WQ75C (IPS) costs $600.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 34WQ75C (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 34WQ75C (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.5/10
6.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) and LG 34WQ75C (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and LG 34WQ75C (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 34WQ75C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and the LG 34WQ75C (IPS) compare to other monitors
"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."
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