If budget is a primary concern and you're looking for a larger screen for a mix of productivity and casual gaming, the Dell S3422DWG will serve you well while saving money. However, if you're invested in top-tier gaming performance and color quality for HDR gaming and media, and are willing to spend more, the LG 45GR95QE offers a superior experience. Keep in mind though, the LG's strengths in gaming and media don't translate to productivity tasks, where its image clarity and text quality are poorer compared to the Dell. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S3422DWG (VA)
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has no clear advantages over the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED).
Advantages of the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED)
Good for casual gaming
Very good for competitive gaming
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.7/10
7.8/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
2725:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
528 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
665 nits
86.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.9 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is good for casual gaming, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
4.5/10
8.1/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
9.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.7 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
The LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is poor.
Productivity
6.2/10
3.9/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
84 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair for productivity, while the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.7/10
5.7/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
2725:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
528 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
665 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair for media consumption, while the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$330
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has a price of $330 and the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
"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."
"The LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B is a brilliant ultrawide gaming monitor that'll dominate your desk, and its 800R curve serves to trick the senses. It's ridiculously pricey, and 4K fans may notice the difference with this 4K panel, but its OLED capabilities and arsenal of features almost justify its price tag. Just make sure you've got decent PC specs and plenty of space for this brute before parting with any cash."
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