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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for a cost-effective monitor, the Dell S3422DWG offers a good balance for casual gaming, productivity, and media consumption without breaking the bank. However, if you're a discerning user seeking exceptional color performance, particularly for tasks like print photo editing and HDR video editing, and don't mind spending more, the MSI MEG 342C with its QD-OLED panel provides superior image clarity and color volume. The MSI is also the better choice for a high-end gaming experience with less ghosting and a higher refresh rate, but it is not as well-suited for productivity tasks compared to the Dell. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Dell S3422DWG (VA)
- The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has no clear advantages over the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Excellent for media consumption
- Good refresh rate
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.7
9.5
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
2725:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
528 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
86.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
4.5
5.1
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
9.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
6.7
9.4
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
2725:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
528 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair.
Cost
$330
$850
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has a price of $330 and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) costs $850.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.2
5.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell S3422DWG (VA) to be only fair for productivity, while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell S3422DWG (VA) | MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $850 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 175Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2725:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 344 nits | 236 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 528 nits | 446 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 98.5 % | 98.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 9.2 ms | 1.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.3/10 | 9.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
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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