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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize an immersive experience with a larger, ultrawide screen for gaming and general use, the Dell S3422DWG with its curved display could be worth the extra cost. It's suitable for casual gaming and offers a decent contrast, which is great for movies but not ideal for HDR gaming or professional photo editing. On the other hand, the MSI G273QPF is more budget-friendly and, with an IPS panel, provides better color accuracy and wider viewing angles, making it a strong choice for digital photo editing and competitive gaming, thanks to its higher refresh rate and better response to fast-moving images. However, it lacks an adjustable stand and isn't as well-suited for media consumption due to a smaller screen and lower contrast 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 MSI G273QPF (IPS).
Advantages of the MSI G273QPF (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.7
6.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
2725:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
528 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
86.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming, though the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is somewhat better.
Competitive Gaming
4.5
5.8
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
9.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.9 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
6.7
6.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
2725:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
528 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption, though the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is somewhat better.
Cost
$330
$244
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has a price of $330 and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) costs $244.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.2
6.2
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S3422DWG (VA) | MSI G273QPF (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $244 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 165Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2725:1 | 1249:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 344 nits | 316 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 528 nits | N/A | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 98.5 % | 132.7 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 9.2 ms | 6.9 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.3/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
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Dell S3422DWG (VA)
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IGN
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."
MSI G273QPF (IPS)
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Rob Shafer | September 2023
"Thanks to its 27″ 1440p IPS panel with wide color gamut, the MSI G273QF delivers an immersive viewing experience, while the rapid 1ms GtG response time speed, FreeSync, MBR and 165Hz ensure buttery-smooth performance – all that at an appealing price!"
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