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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger, ultra-wide screen for immersive gaming experiences and multitasking with better contrast and a higher refresh rate, ideal for casual gaming, the Dell S3422DWG (VA) offers good value at a more affordable price. However, if you need a monitor with strong color accuracy for tasks like digital photo editing, and the unique, square-like aspect ratio fits your productivity needs, the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) could be preferable despite its higher cost and lower refresh rate, which is less suitable for gaming. Both have good build quality with adjustable stands, but the Dell’s performance in dark scenes and the LG’s color prowess for creative work are their respective highlights. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S3422DWG (VA)
- The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has no clear advantages over the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS).
Advantages of the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS)
- Good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.7
5.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 2880
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
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair for casual gaming, while the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.2
7.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 2880
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair.
Cost
$330
$650
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has a price of $330 and the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) costs $650.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.5
4.9
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 LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Media Consumption
6.7
6.5
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 2880
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) and LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and LG DualUp 28MQ780 (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 DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell S3422DWG (VA) | LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $650 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 28" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 2880 | |
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 % | 100 % | |
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 | 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 | |
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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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