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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for a larger, ultra-wide screen for multitasking and a more immersive gaming or movie-watching experience at a lower cost, the Dell S3422DWG could suit you well. However, the Gigabyte M32UC's higher resolution and smaller but sharper screen is better for detailed work and competitive gaming, offering higher clarity and better competitive gaming performance. If HDR and true-to-life color reproduction are critical for you, particularly for tasks like photo editing, neither monitor is ideal. The higher price of the Gigabyte might be justifiable if you prioritize a sharper image and superior gaming 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)
- The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte M32UC (VA).
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good refresh rate
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.7
7.3
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
2725:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
528 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
86.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
85.4 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good for casual gaming, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair.
Productivity
6.2
9.6
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is best in class for productivity, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.7
7.3
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
2725:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
528 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good for media consumption, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair.
Cost
$330
$550
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has a price of $330 and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) costs $550.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.5
4.7
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
9.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.7 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S3422DWG (VA) | Gigabyte M32UC (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $550 | ||
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 | VA | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 160Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2725:1 | 2776:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 344 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 528 nits | 506 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 % | 95.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 9.2 ms | 8.7 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 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
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 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
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 M32UC (VA)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | December 2022
"The Gigabyte M32UC is a terrific value. For around $600, you get a full-featured 4K gaming monitor with top-shelf video processing, a colorful bright image and a form factor suited for both work and play."
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