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Updated April 12, 2024·
If affordability is your priority and you enjoy immersive gaming and media on a wider screen, the Dell S3422DWG with its curved, ultra-wide display may suit you well. On the other hand, if you are willing to invest more for finer details and higher resolution for tasks like digital photo editing and productivity, then the LG 32GQ950's larger color gamut and clearer image might be worth the premium. However, the Dell offers better contrast which is great for darker scenes, whereas the LG has better motion handling and higher resolution which are advantages for fast-paced games and sharp text for productivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S3422DWG (VA)
- The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has no clear advantages over the LG 32GQ950 (IPS).
Advantages of the LG 32GQ950 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good refresh rate
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Very good response time
Key differences
Productivity
6.2
8.1
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair.
Cost
$330
$930
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has a price of $330 and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) costs $930.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.7
6.2
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
2725:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
528 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
86.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.6 %
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
4.5
4.7
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
9.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.8 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Media Consumption
6.7
6.6
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
2725:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
528 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and LG 32GQ950 (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 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S3422DWG (VA) | LG 32GQ950 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $930 | ||
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 | 32 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2725:1 | 921:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 344 nits | 367 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 528 nits | 1007 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 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 9.2 ms | 5.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 20 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.3/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Semi-Gloss | |
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 | 2 | |
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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