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Updated April 23, 2024·
If affordability is a priority and you prefer a wider screen for multitasking and immersive gaming, the Dell S3422DWG with its ultrawide aspect might be a better fit. It also offers a higher refresh rate, which is good for smoother motion in games. However, if you're interested in richer colors and better contrast, especially for HDR content and print photo editing, the Samsung S43CG70 could be worth the extra investment, despite its lower refresh rate and possibly less appealing price. Note that the larger screen size of the Samsung monitor might not be as conducive to certain productivity tasks due to its lower pixel density. 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 Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED).
Advantages of the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
- Good for casual gaming
- Good contrast
- Good brightness
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.7
7.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
2725:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
528 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
86.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is good for casual gaming, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair.
Cost
$330
$999
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has a price of $330 and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) costs $999.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.5
4.9
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
9.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
6.2
5.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
103 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell S3422DWG (VA) to be only fair for productivity, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.7
6.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
2725:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
528 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell S3422DWG (VA) | Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $999 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 43" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 512 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2725:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 344 nits | 400 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 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 9.2 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 60,144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.3/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 103 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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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