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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prefer a larger, ultrawide screen for immersive gaming and a broader view for productivity tasks, the Dell S3422DWG with its 34-inch display could be a good fit, though it might not offer the best color accuracy for tasks like photo editing. On the other hand, the MSI MAG274QRF-QD has a smaller 27-inch screen but better color reproduction, making it more suitable for print photo editing and providing a better overall picture quality. For competitive gamers, the MSI's higher refresh rates and response times ensure smoother gameplay with less ghosting. If budget is a concern, the MSI also tends to be somewhat less expensive while still offering good features for both gaming and media consumption. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S3422DWG (VA)
- The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has no clear advantages over the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS).
Advantages of the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.7
6.1
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
2725:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
528 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
86.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) and MSI MAG274QRF-QD (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
9.1 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
The MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
6.7
6.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
2725:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
528 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) and MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption, though the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is somewhat better.
Cost
$330
$436
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has a price of $330 and the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) costs $436.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) is suitable for print 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
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are both only fair for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S3422DWG (VA) | MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $436 | ||
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 | 1195:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 344 nits | 372 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 528 nits | 390 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 % | 96.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 9.2 ms | 9.1 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 | 7.3/10 | |
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 | |
Shopping
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 MAG274QRF-QD (IPS)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | April 2021
"The MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD has the largest color gamut we’ve ever seen and near-perfect out-of-box accuracy. sRGB content will be oversaturated though, and HDR doesn’t do anything for image quality."
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