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Updated April 11, 2024·
If competitive gaming is your priority and you're looking for a more immersive experience with a wide display, the Dell S3422DWG with its higher refresh rate and curved screen could be a better choice, although the LG 32UN650 offers higher resolution for sharper images which is preferable for media consumption and productivity tasks. However, if color accuracy for tasks like photo editing is important to you, neither of these monitors are ideal. The Dell provides better contrast and is equipped for some HDR gaming, but it's not true HDR, while the LG has better overall brightness but falls short in refresh rate for gaming performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S3422DWG (VA)
- Good response time
Advantages of the LG 32UN650 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Very good contrast
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.5
3.8
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
9.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
11.8 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.2
8.4
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair.
Cost
$330
$500
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has a price of $330 and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) costs $500.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.7
6.6
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
2725:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
528 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
86.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
6.7
7.1
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
2725:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
528 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 32UN650 (IPS) to be good for media consumption, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S3422DWG (VA) | LG 32UN650 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $500 | ||
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 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2725:1 | 3229:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 344 nits | 298 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 528 nits | 373 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 % | 98.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 9.2 ms | 11.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 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 | |
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."
LG 32UN650 (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | February 2024
"The LG 32UN650 is a 32″ 4K IPS monitor with gorgeous colors and wide viewing angles. Additionally, it supports FreeSync, HDR and has a stylish design with a height-adjustable stand. Overall, it is an excellent monitor for casual PC and console gaming, light office work and content creation – and everything in between! However, there are better and cheaper alternatives available."
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