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Updated April 11, 2024·
If budget is a concern and you enjoy gaming, particularly casual gaming on a wider screen, the Dell S3422DWG with its ultrawide format and fair refresh rate could be a satisfying option. However, consider the Gigabyte M32Q if you are a competitive gamer or need better color accuracy and image clarity for tasks like digital photo editing, despite its higher cost. The M32Q also possesses a higher refresh rate, which is beneficial for smoother gameplay but won't be as immersive for media consumption due to its standard width compared to the Dell's ultrawide screen. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S3422DWG (VA)
- The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS).
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.7
5.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
2725:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
528 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
460 nits
86.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.2
5.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair for productivity, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.7
5.5
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
2725:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
528 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
460 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$330
$455
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has a price of $330 and the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) costs $455.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.5
4.7
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
9.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.1 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 170 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and Gigabyte M32Q (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 M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S3422DWG (VA) | Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $455 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 32" | |
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 | 170Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2725:1 | 1195:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 344 nits | 333 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 528 nits | 460 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 % | 100.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 9.2 ms | 6.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 20 - 170 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.3/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
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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 M32Q (IPS)
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Rob Shafer | July 2023
"Thanks to its IPS panel with a wide color gamut and fast pixel response time speed, the Gigabyte M32Q offers both an immersive and responsive gaming experience. Additionally, it has an ergonomic stand, plenty of connectivity options, and a lot of useful features – all at a reasonable price."
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