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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're focused on productivity and media consumption with some casual gaming, consider the Dell S3221QS with its larger 32-inch 4K screen which offers clear text and image clarity for detailed work and enjoyable movie viewing, but it's not the best for competitive gaming due to its lower refresh rate. On the other hand, the Dell S3422DWG might be more suitable if you enjoy immersive gaming due to its higher refresh rate and the wider, more immersive 34-inch screen with a 21:9 aspect ratio, although it has a slightly lower resolution which means it's not as sharp for productivity tasks. Neither are ideal for high-level HDR performance, so if that's a priority, you may want to look elsewhere. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S3221QS (VA)
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good contrast
Advantages of the Dell S3422DWG (VA)
- Good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
3.8
4.5
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
20.9 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
9.2 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is somewhat better.
Productivity
8.5
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is very good for productivity, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair.
Cost
$360
$400
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Dell S3221QS (VA) has a price of $360 and the Dell S3422DWG (VA) costs $400.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.6
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
3194:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2725:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
371 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
528 nits
90.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
86.8 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
7.2
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
3194:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2725:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
371 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
528 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell S3221QS (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 S3221QS (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 S3221QS (VA) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S3221QS (VA) and the Dell S3422DWG (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S3221QS (VA) | Dell S3422DWG (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$360 | $400 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | VA | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 3194:1 | 2725:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 344 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 371 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 | 99.7 % | 98.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.9 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 | 140 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 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 S3221QS (VA)
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Tom's Hardware
Anj Bryant | May 2021
"The Dell S3221QS offers a 4K, 32-inch panel that’s great for streaming videos and casual gaming, with an effective, gentle curve. But color accuracy and HDR performance leave much room for improvement."
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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