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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a wider, immersive display for casual gaming and everyday productivity, the Dell S3422DWG with its ultrawide screen and superior contrast is a cost-effective choice. However, for increased sharpness in detailed tasks, such as digital photo editing, and higher image clarity, the Gigabyte M32U's higher resolution and color accuracy is worth the extra investment. Neither model is ideal for HDR gaming or media consumption, but for competitive gaming, both provide good refresh rates and response times with the Dell offering a slight edge in reducing ghosting. 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 M32U (IPS).
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32U (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.7
6.2
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
2725:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1125:1
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
528 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
86.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming, though the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.2
8.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
140 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair.
Cost
$330
$650
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has a price of $330 and the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) costs $650.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.5
4.5
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
9.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.1 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Media Consumption
6.7
6.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
2725:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1125:1
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
528 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and Gigabyte M32U (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 M32U (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S3422DWG (VA) | Gigabyte M32U (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $650 | ||
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 | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 16 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2725:1 | 1125:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 344 nits | 350 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 528 nits | 456 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 % | 99.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 9.2 ms | 7.1 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 | 7.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 140 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 M32U (IPS)
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Tom's Guide
Matthew Murray | June 2022
"The Gigabyte M32U gaming monitor is almost a slam-dunk choice, considering everything you get as part of the package. Gigabyte goes for broke with things like its built-in KVM switch and GameAssist, and those come close to paying off. Add in the well-executed, more familiar offerings, and this is a monitor that deserves serious thought if you’re in the market for what it delivers."
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