If you're on a tighter budget and looking for a reliable all-rounder, consider the Dell monitor. It's well-suited for casual gaming and productivity with a respectable refresh rate and a sizeable screen. For competitive gamers who prioritize fast response time and minimal ghosting, or for professionals in digital photo editing requiring superior color depth and contrast, the LG is an excellent choice. However, the LG's high cost is a significant factor and its low brightness and unclear image clarity might disappoint for media consumption. The Dell, while not excelling in any particular area, offers good value for a lower price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S3422DWG (VA)
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has no clear advantages over the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED).
Advantages of the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.7/10
9.6/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
2725:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
528 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
86.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
4.5/10
6.0/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
9.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
The LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is only fair 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 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.7/10
5.9/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
2725:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
528 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair for media consumption, while the LG 45GS95QE (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 45GS95QE (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 45GS95QE (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 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and the LG 45GS95QE (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."
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