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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize a better contrast for deeper blacks and vibrant colors, and enjoy casual gaming with higher refresh capabilities, the Dell S3422DWG with its VA panel is a suitable choice. However, if you value sharper text, clearer images, and more accurate colors for tasks like photo editing, despite a lesser gaming experience, consider the LG 34WQ73A with its IPS panel, although it comes at a higher price. Both have the same resolution and screen size, but the Dell offers a slight edge in brightness and gaming features while the LG excels in color accuracy and clarity. 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 LG 34WQ73A (IPS).
Advantages of the LG 34WQ73A (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.7
5.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
2725:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
528 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
86.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair for casual gaming, while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.5
3.8
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
9.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.0 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
6.7
5.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
2725:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
528 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair for media consumption, while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$330
$400
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has a price of $330 and the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) costs $400.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.2
6.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell S3422DWG (VA) | LG 34WQ73A (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $400 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
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 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 344 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 528 nits | Unknown | |
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 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 9.2 ms | 10 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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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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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