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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for a wider and more immersive screen for multitasking or enjoying panoramic views in games and movies, the Dell monitor with its curved, ultra-wide display is a good choice, and it's also friendlier on the wallet. However, if sharpness and more precise color reproduction are vital for tasks like photo editing, the Gigabyte's higher resolution and superior color accuracy make it a better option, despite its higher price. The Dell offers a decent gaming experience with its variables refresh rate and minimal motion blur, but the Gigabyte's higher pixel density may provide better image detail, which could be important for both gaming and productivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S3422DWG (VA)
- The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte M28U (IPS).
Advantages of the Gigabyte M28U (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.7
6.1
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
2725:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1228:1
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
312 nits
528 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
495 nits
86.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
65.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) and Gigabyte M28U (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming, though the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is somewhat better.
Competitive Gaming
4.5
5.7
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
9.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.7 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
312 nits
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.2
8.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
160 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair.
Cost
$330
$470
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has a price of $330 and the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) costs $470.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
6.7
6.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
2725:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1228:1
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
312 nits
528 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
495 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) and Gigabyte M28U (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and Gigabyte M28U (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 M28U (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and Gigabyte M28U (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S3422DWG (VA) | Gigabyte M28U (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $470 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 28" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 8 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2725:1 | 1228:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 344 nits | 312 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 528 nits | 495 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 % | 99.7 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 9.2 ms | 7.7 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 160 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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 M28U (IPS)
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PC Gamer
Jacob Ridley | January 2022
"Fundamentally the M28U is an impressive 4K monitor; between the resolution, refresh rate, and IPS panel, it's a great all-rounder for the step up to 4K. Even beyond PC gaming, the inclusion of a HDMI 2.1 port offers 120Hz gaming for consoles, so it's quite the multi-faceted package for its price. Gigabyte has made no major sacrifice to tick all the checkboxes with the M28U."
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