If budget is a concern and you enjoy activities such as watching movies or working with photos, the Dell S3221QS might be suitable with its higher contrast and decent color accuracy, which is important for editing. However, if you prefer a wider screen for multitasking and work with printable media, the LG 34WQ75C could justify its higher price with its broader color range and sharper text, making it more suitable for productivity and print photo editing. Neither is ideal for high-level gaming due to lower refresh rates and response times, but casual gaming is possible on both. The Dell's larger screen and higher resolution might be more immersive for media consumption, whereas the LG's ultrawide format provides a more expansive workspace. 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 34WQ75C (IPS)
Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.6/10
5.8/10
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
85.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3221QS (VA) is only fair for casual gaming, while the LG 34WQ75C (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
8.5/10
6.0/10
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 34WQ75C (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
7.2/10
5.9/10
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 34WQ75C (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$320
$600
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Dell S3221QS (VA) has a price of $320 and the LG 34WQ75C (IPS) costs $600.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell S3221QS (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 S3221QS (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 34WQ75C (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
3.8/10
3.8/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
20.9 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.0 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The LG 34WQ75C (IPS) and Dell S3221QS (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3221QS (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 S3221QS (VA) and LG 34WQ75C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S3221QS (VA) and the LG 34WQ75C (IPS) compare to other monitors
"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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