If you're on a tight budget and mainly interested in casual gaming or activities that don't require ultra-wide screen real estate, the Dell S3222DGM offers a larger size at a more affordable price, with the capability for higher refresh rate gaming which can be smoother. However, if you need more screen width for productivity, enjoy immersive gaming or consume a lot of media, the Dell S3422DWG's ultra-wide display would be more satisfying, despite its higher price. Neither monitor is ideal for HDR gaming or professional color work, such as photo or video editing, due to their limited brightness and color gamut coverage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S3222DGM (VA)
Good refresh rate
Very good contrast
Advantages of the Dell S3422DWG (VA)
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has no clear advantages over the Dell S3222DGM (VA).
Key differences
Productivity
5.1/10
6.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
93 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair for productivity, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9/10
6.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
4365:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2725:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
528 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair for media consumption, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is poor.
Cost
$250
$320
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) has a price of $250 and the Dell S3422DWG (VA) costs $320.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.9/10
6.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
4365:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2725:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
528 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
86.8 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
4.6/10
4.5/10
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
9.2 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and the Dell S3422DWG (VA) compare to other monitors
"Aside from its omission of HDR, the Dell S3222DGM has no flaws of consequence. For a surprisingly low price, it delivers premium quality gaming performance with 165 Hz and Adaptive-Sync through a high-contrast curved VA panel with a wide and accurate color gamut."
"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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