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Updated April 11, 2024·
If budget is a significant concern and you prioritize a monitor with higher contrast for deep blacks, consider the Dell S3222DGM with its VA panel. Its larger screen and good performance in ghosting and refresh rate make it suitable for casual gaming and everyday use. However, if you're willing to invest more for a wider, more color-accurate display with better image clarity and responsiveness, the LG 34GP83A with its IPS panel is better suited for tasks like digital photo editing and has a higher pixel density, though it has lower contrast and is not ideal for HDR gaming and media consumption. The LG's aspect ratio also offers a more immersive experience for media and productivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S3222DGM (VA)
- Good refresh rate
- Very good contrast
Advantages of the LG 34GP83A (IPS)
- Good brightness
- 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
956:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
457 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.2 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) is only fair for casual gaming, while the LG 34GP83A (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.1
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
93 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GP83A (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is poor.
Cost
$250
$750
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) has a price of $250 and the LG 34GP83A (IPS) costs $750.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 34GP83A (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.6
4.5
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.1 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Media Consumption
5.9
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
4365:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
956:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
457 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GP83A (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 34GP83A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S3222DGM (VA) and the LG 34GP83A (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S3222DGM (VA) | LG 34GP83A (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 | 956:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 333 nits | 389 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 457 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 % | 102.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 10.6 ms | 6.1 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 | 8.1/10 | |
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 | |
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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 34GP83A (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | October 2023
"The LG 34GP83A is an excellent monitor for the price! It offers flawless performance thanks to its rapid response time, low input lag, high refresh rate, and certified G-SYNC compatibility. Moreover, its Nano IPS panel ensures vibrant colors which along with the 3440×1440 ultrawide resolution makes for a stunning and immersive viewing experience."
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