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Updated April 11, 2024·
If competitive gaming and high refresh rates are important to you, the KTC H27T22 with its higher refresh rate will serve you better. However, the Dell S3422DWG offers a larger, ultrawide screen that can enhance immersion in games and productivity, with good performance in a variety of tasks. For digital photo editing, the KTC's IPS panel provides more accurate colors. If you often work in a brightly lit room, the Dell's higher brightness could be beneficial. Bear in mind the KTC might provide sharper text and image clarity due to its higher pixels per inch. Choose the Dell for an immersive ultrawide experience or the KTC for sharp, color-accurate work and fluid gaming. 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 KTC H27T22 (IPS).
Advantages of the KTC H27T22 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.7
5.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
2725:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
528 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
86.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair for casual gaming, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.5
5.8
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
9.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
6.7
5.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
2725:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
528 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair for media consumption, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$330
$210
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has a price of $330 and the KTC H27T22 (IPS) costs $210.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.2
6.2
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and the KTC H27T22 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S3422DWG (VA) | KTC H27T22 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $210 | ||
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 | 165Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2725:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 344 nits | 350 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 528 nits | 350 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 % | 131 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 9.2 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 48 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
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 | 2 | |
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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."
KTC H27T22 (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | September 2023
"The KTC H27T22 is an excellent gaming monitor for the money thanks to its fully adjsutable stand, plethora of features and 1440p IPS panel with a wide color gamut, high peak brightness, quick response time and smooth VRR performance."
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