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Updated April 11, 2024·
If affordability is a priority and you're looking for a solid gaming experience, the Dell S3222DGM with its higher contrast might be appealing, though its image clarity isn't ideal for detailed productivity tasks. The LG 34GN850B, despite being more expensive, offers a wider screen and superior color performance, making it a better match for general media consumption and non-competitive gaming; however, its lower contrast means it won't deliver as deep blacks as the Dell. Neither are suitable for high-quality HDR gaming or professional photo and video editing due to their lower HDR peak brightness and color gamut limitations. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S3222DGM (VA)
- Good refresh rate
- Very good contrast
Advantages of the LG 34GN850B (IPS)
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.9
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
4365:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) is only fair for casual gaming, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.1
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
93 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are both poor for productivity, though the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$250
$750
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) has a price of $250 and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) costs $750.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.6
4.5
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Media Consumption
5.9
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
4365:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S3222DGM (VA) | LG 34GN850B (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$250 | $750 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 4365:1 | 950:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 333 nits | 359 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 436 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 98.1 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 10.6 ms | 6.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 20 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 93 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 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 S3222DGM (VA)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | February 2022
"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."
LG 34GN850B (IPS)
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TechSpot
Tim Schiesser | August 2020
"Mid-range 3440 x 1440 144Hz VA monitors are ~$500 to $600 these days. You are getting a much better product for the higher price of the LG, with faster response times and better colors (outside of the contrast ratio), but this is definitely a monitor that is reserved for those that want the best of the best and are willing to pay for it."
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