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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prefer a larger, immersive screen for gaming and media, with decent image quality at a slightly lower cost, the Dell S3422DWG with its ultrawide display may suit you. However, if you're inclined towards competitive gaming with smoother motion and higher refresh rates, or if you prioritize color accuracy in digital photography, the Gigabyte M27Q-X is a better fit despite its higher price. The Gigabyte's IPS panel also offers better viewing angles and color performance, which is important for print photo editing, but it won't deliver as deep blacks as the Dell's VA panel. 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)
- The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS).
Advantages of the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.5
8.0
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
9.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.7
6.1
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
2725:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1088:1
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
528 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
508 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) and Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption, though the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is somewhat better.
Cost
$400
$365
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has a price of $400 and the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) costs $365.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.7
6.5
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
2725:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1088:1
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
528 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
508 nits
86.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
73.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) and Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Productivity
6.2
6.5
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are both only fair for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell S3422DWG (VA) | Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$400 | $365 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2725:1 | 1088:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 344 nits | 459 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 528 nits | 508 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 % | 100.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 9.2 ms | 6.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.3/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 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 | 0 | 0 | |
Shopping
Dell S3422DWG (VA)
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IGN
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."
Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS)
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PC Mag
Zachery Cuevas | August 2022
"The company delivers again with the Gigabyte M27Q X, a 1440p monitor that comes equipped with just about everything you want and need from a gaming monitor. It may not be a 4K panel, but it more than makes up for its lower resolution in performance, bringing a whopping 240Hz refresh rate and a host of unusual features, including an onboard KVM and plenty of ports. It's a great performer, though low brightness levels and a so-so contrast ratio keep it short of top marks."
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