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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you're looking for a more immersive gaming and media experience without breaking the bank, the Dell S3422DWG with its larger screen and higher contrast might be the better choice. Its wider aspect ratio and curvature make it great for casual gaming and watching movies. On the other hand, if sharpness for productivity tasks and color accuracy is a priority, especially for digital photo editing, then you might prefer the Dell U3223QE. Its higher resolution and better color coverage will serve well for detailed work, albeit at a higher price. However, keep in mind that for competitive gaming, neither monitor excels, and for HDR content, both are limited in performance. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Dell S3422DWG (VA)
- Good response time
Advantages of the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black)
- Good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.5
3.8
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
9.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
24.3 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.2
7.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good for productivity, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair.
Cost
$330
$825
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has a price of $330 and the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) costs $825.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.7
6.2
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
2725:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2104:1
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
528 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
438 nits
86.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.9 %
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
6.7
7.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
2725:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2104:1
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
528 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
438 nits
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) to be good for media consumption, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell S3422DWG (VA) | Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $825 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | IPS Black | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 8 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2725:1 | 2104:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 344 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 528 nits | 438 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 98.5 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 9.2 ms | 24.3 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.3/10 | 5.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 1 | |
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 | 0 | 0 | |
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Whitson Gordon | August 2021
"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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