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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you're on a budget and prefer an immersive experience with a wider screen for multitasking or enjoying cinematic content, the Dell S3422DWG with its ultra-wide display and good contrast might be a good fit. However, if you're into competitive gaming and need a monitor with a higher refresh rate for smoother gameplay, you'd be better served by the LG 32GQ850, which also has better color accuracy for tasks like digital photo editing. Keep in mind, the LG's superior performance in gaming and color-critical tasks comes at a higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S3422DWG (VA)
- The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has no clear advantages over the LG 32GQ850 (IPS).
Advantages of the LG 32GQ850 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.7
5.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
260Hz
2725:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
528 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
86.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair for casual gaming, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.5
5.2
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
260Hz
9.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 260 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is somewhat better.
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 LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.7
5.3
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
2725:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
528 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair for media consumption, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$330
$718
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has a price of $330 and the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) costs $718.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and LG 32GQ850 (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 32GQ850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell S3422DWG (VA) | LG 32GQ850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $718 | ||
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 | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 16 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2725:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 344 nits | 150 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 528 nits | 600 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 % | 135 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 9.2 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 48 - 260 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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 | 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 | |
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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."
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