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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're seeking a larger screen with a higher resolution for tasks like watching movies and working on detailed projects, the Dell monitor with its better contrast might suit you, despite its lower suitability for HDR gaming and media. On the other hand, if color accuracy, particularly for print photo editing, and a wider screen aspect are more important for your productivity tasks, and you don't mind spending a bit more, consider the LG monitor. However, it's important to note neither of these models is ideal for competitive gaming due to their limited refresh rates and response times. 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 LG 34WQ73A (IPS)
- Good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.6
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
3194:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
371 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
90.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is only fair for casual gaming, while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
8.5
6.0
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 LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
7.2
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
3194:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
371 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is good for media consumption, while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$320
$400
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Dell S3221QS (VA) has a price of $320 and the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) costs $400.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
3.8
3.8
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
20.9 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.0 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Dell S3221QS (VA) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S3221QS (VA) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S3221QS (VA) and the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell S3221QS (VA) | LG 34WQ73A (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$320 | $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 | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 3194:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 371 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.7 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.9 ms | 10 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 40 - 60 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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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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."
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