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Updated April 11, 2024·
If budget is a primary concern and you engage in casual gaming or general productivity tasks, the Dell S3422DWG might suit your needs well. The LG 38WN95C, however, will offer better image clarity and color accuracy, making it a superior choice for tasks that require precise color work, like digital photo editing. For competitive gaming, neither monitor has a distinct advantage, but the LG's higher resolution and additional screen real estate could enhance your gaming and media consumption experience. Keep in mind, the LG comes at a premium price, reflecting its broader color gamut and additional Thunderbolt port. 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 38WN95C (IPS).
Advantages of the LG 38WN95C (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.7
6.1
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
2725:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
528 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
86.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.1 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming, though the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
6.7
6.2
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
2725:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
528 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption, though the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is somewhat better.
Cost
$330
$950
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has a price of $330 and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) costs $950.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.5
4.5
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
9.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.1 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
6.2
6.6
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are both only fair for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and LG 38WN95C (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 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S3422DWG (VA) | LG 38WN95C (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $950 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 38" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 1600 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 4 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2725:1 | 898:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 344 nits | 477 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 528 nits | 692 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 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 9.2 ms | 7.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 111 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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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