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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen and a more immersive experience possibly for work that involves wide layouts or enjoying movies, the Dell S3422DWG with its ultrawide display is a solid choice. However, its VA panel may not offer as strong color performance for tasks like photo editing. On the other hand, the LG 27GP850 has a smaller screen but with an IPS panel that delivers better color accuracy, making it preferable for digital photo editing. For gaming, the LG provides a slightly better experience with higher refresh rates and less ghosting, which is beneficial for fast-paced games, while the Dell offers a decent but not exceptional gaming performance with a lower refresh rate. If HDR gaming is important to you, neither monitor is truly suitable, so you might want to explore other options for that purpose. Consider your primary use case and whether you value screen real estate or color accuracy and gaming performance more to make your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S3422DWG (VA)
- The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has no clear advantages over the LG 27GP850 (IPS).
Advantages of the LG 27GP850 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.7
6.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
2725:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
528 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
86.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming, though the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is somewhat better.
Competitive Gaming
4.5
6.0
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
9.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.7
5.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
2725:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
528 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair for media consumption, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 27GP850 (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 LG 27GP850 (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are both only fair for productivity.
Cost
$400
$389
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has a price of $400 and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) costs $389.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S3422DWG (VA) | LG 27GP850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$400 | $389 | ||
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 | 180Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2725:1 | 807:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 344 nits | 365 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 528 nits | 472 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 % | 101.4 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 9.2 ms | 6.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 20 - 180 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.3/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 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 | 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."
LG 27GP850 (IPS)
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Tim Schiesser | May 2021
"In my opinion, the LG 27GP850 is the best in its class from the monitors I've tested, with the combination of great response times and a functional sRGB mode pushing it over the edge. It's generally worth the price premium and its overall balance of features with few weak areas makes it a monitor you won't be disappointed to have."
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