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Updated April 11, 2024·
The Dell S2722QC with an IPS panel is a better choice for digital photo editing and productivity tasks due to its sharper image clarity and color accuracy, making it excellent for work that involves precise color work like photo editing. However, if you prioritize an ultrawide experience and consume a lot of media or enjoy immersive gaming experiences, the Dell S3422DWG with a VA panel offers a wider screen and better contrast which translates to deeper blacks and an overall richer viewing experience. Plus, it has a higher refresh rate and variable refresh rate support, which benefits gaming by reducing screen tearing and stuttering. However, for text clarity and consistent color performance across different viewing angles, the S2722QC would be the preferable choice. Keep in mind though, neither are best suited for HDR gaming or media consumption due to their limited peak brightness in HDR mode. 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 S2722QC (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
1304:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2725:1
382 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
402 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
528 nits
82.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
86.8 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair for casual gaming, while the Dell S2722QC (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 S2722QC (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair.
Cost
$400
$330
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) has a price of $400 and the Dell S3422DWG (VA) costs $330.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell S2722QC (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
14.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
9.2 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
382 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Media Consumption
6.8
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1304:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2725:1
382 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
402 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
528 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2722QC (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 S2722QC (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and the Dell S3422DWG (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2722QC (IPS) | Dell S3422DWG (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$400 | $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 | 1304:1 | 2725:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 382 nits | 344 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 402 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 | 14.4 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 | 0 | 0 | |
Shopping
Dell S2722QC (IPS)
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PC World
Matthew Smith | March 2022
"The Dell S2722QC offers 4K, USB-C, HDR, and integrated speakers for a uniquely affordable price, but makes some image quality sacrifices to hit its low cost. It’s a good everyday productivity monitor that you should buy for its features, not its performance."
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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