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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you primarily engage in casual gaming and appreciate immersive experiences, the Dell S3422DWG with its larger, ultrawide screen and higher resolution may be worth the extra cost. However, for competitive gaming where fast response time and high refresh rates are crucial, the ViewSonic XG2431's superior performance in these areas, despite its smaller size and lower resolution, would be more beneficial and cost-effective. For productivity, the Dell offers more screen real estate which is great for multitasking, but if color accuracy is vital, especially in tasks like digital photo editing, the ViewSonic's better color gamut coverage is advantageous. Neither monitor is ideal for HDR gaming or media, but for regular media consumption, the larger screen of the Dell could offer a more cinematic experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S3422DWG (VA)
- The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has no clear advantages over the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS).
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.7
5.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
2725:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
528 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
86.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.5
6.9
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
9.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.5 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is poor.
Productivity
6.2
5.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.7
5.4
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
2725:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
528 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$330
$245
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has a price of $330 and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) costs $245.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S3422DWG (VA) | ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $245 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 24" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2725:1 | 900:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 344 nits | 343 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 528 nits | 507 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 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 9.2 ms | 7.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 1 | |
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 | |
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."
ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | January 2022
"The ViewSonic XG2431 is an excellent gaming monitor, especially when used for HDR content. With top-notch video processing and a responsive 240 Hz on tap, it fulfills the needs of competitive players at an attractive price."
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