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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you're looking for a wider display that's better for casual gaming and multitasking at a midrange price, the Dell S3422DWG would suit you well with its ultrawide screen and decent refresh rate. On the other hand, if you're willing to invest in premium quality and require a monitor that excels in color accuracy for professional photo editing, the ViewSonic XG321UG's superior color gamut and higher pixel density will offer sharper images and better detail. However, the Dell's VA panel offers better contrast which could be more immersive for media consumption compared to the ViewSonic's IPS panel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S3422DWG (VA)
- The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has no clear advantages over the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED).
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED)
- Good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Key differences
Productivity
6.2
7.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
137 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is good for productivity, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair.
Cost
$330
$2,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has a price of $330 and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) costs $2,300.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.7
6.4
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
2725:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
528 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
86.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
4.5
4.6
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
9.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.6 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Media Consumption
6.7
6.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
2725:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
344 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
528 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS 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 ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S3422DWG (VA) and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell S3422DWG (VA) | ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $2,300 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3440 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2725:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 344 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 528 nits | 1400 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 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 9.2 ms | 3.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 48,144 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 | 8.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 137 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 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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