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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize immersive media consumption and casual gaming, the Dell S3221QS with its large screen size, higher contrast, and good image clarity is a solid choice, especially if you're looking to save a bit of money. It's also suitable for digital photo editing. However, for multitasking and productivity tasks that benefit from extra screen real estate, the Gigabyte M34WQ with its ultra-wide screen and better overall responsiveness is better suited. This monitor is also more appropriate for faster-paced gaming, thanks to its higher refresh rate and variable refresh rate support. Neither monitor is ideal for HDR gaming or video editing due to their limited peak brightness and color gamut coverage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S3221QS (VA)
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good contrast
Advantages of the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS)
- Good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.6
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
3194:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1074:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
379 nits
371 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
90.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is only fair for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
4.5
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
20.9 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.5 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
379 nits
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
8.5
6.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is very good for productivity, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
7.2
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
3194:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1074:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
379 nits
371 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is only fair.
Key similarities
Cost
$320
$330
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
$500
The Dell S3221QS (VA) has a price of $320 and the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) costs $330.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S3221QS (VA) and the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S3221QS (VA) | Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$320 | $330 | ||
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 | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 3194:1 | 1074:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 379 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 371 nits | 372 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 % | 102.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.9 ms | 8.5 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 | 7.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 140 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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 | |
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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."
Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | November 2023
"If you want a 34″ 3440×1440 ultrawide gaming monitor with a fast response time speed, smooth VRR performance, vibrant colors and crisp details, the Gigabyte M34WQ is one of the best options below $450. Additionally, it has an ergonomic stand, rich connectivity options and plenty of extra features, such as a built-in KVM switch. Some users might not be pleased by its flat screen, but at a certain viewing distance, it feels completely natural."
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