Your browser is not supported or outdated so some features of the site might not be available.
We're looking for passionate writers and testers to join our team. Apply now!
- Table of Contents
- Top
- Main Differences
- Design
- Picture Quality
- Motion
- Inputs
- Features
- Comments
Dell S3422DWG vs Gigabyte M34WQ
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Dell S3422DWG
Gigabyte M34WQ
Tested using Methodology v2.0.1
Updated Mar 04, 2025 09:13 PM
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comTested using Methodology v1.2
Updated Sep 30, 2024 02:17 PM
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Max Refresh Rate144 Hz
Size34"
Pixel TypeVA
Native Resolution3440 x 1440
Variable Refresh RateYes
HDR10Yes
Max Refresh Rate144 Hz
Size34"
Pixel TypeIPS
Native Resolution3440 x 1440
Variable Refresh RateYes
HDR10Yes
Variants
- S3422DWG (34")
- M34WQ (34")
Our Verdict
Dell S3422DWG
Gigabyte M34WQ
The Dell S3422DWG and the Gigabyte M34WQ use different panel technologies, each with strengths and weaknesses. The Dell uses a curved VA panel, so it's a better choice for a dark room, as it has better contrast. The Gigabyte is a flat IPS monitor, so the image remains accurate at an angle. The Gigabyte also has better ergonomics and a better selection of additional features.
Check Price
34"
S3422DWG
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com34"
M34WQ
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com34"
S3422DWG
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com34"
M34WQ
SEE PRICE
BestBuy.com34"
S3422DWG
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com34"
M34WQ
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com34"
S3422DWG
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com34"
M34WQ
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com34"
S3422DWG
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com34"
M34WQ
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com34"
S3422DWG
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comNotice: Two or more of the products selected have been tested with different test methodologies, so some of the results below aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our monitors test methodology.
Main Differences for
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.8
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Design Picture
Curved
Yes
No
Curve Radius
1800R
Not Curved
Accelerated Longevity Test
Uniformity Pictures
Longevity Graph
Build Quality
7.0
7.5
Build Quality Picture
Ergonomics
6.7
7.6
Ergonomics Picture
Back Picture
Height Adjustment
3.8" (9.6 cm)
5.1" (13.0 cm)
Min Height To Top Of Panel
16.5" (42.0 cm)
Tilt Range
-22.5° to 5°
-20° to 5°
Rotate Portrait/Landscape
No
No
Swivel Range
No swivel
-30° to 30°
Wall Mount
VESA 100x100
VESA 100x100
Stand
Stand Picture
Thickness Picture
Base Width
11.4" (29.0 cm)
19.4" (49.3 cm)
Base Depth
9.3" (23.5 cm)
9.6" (24.5 cm)
Thickness (With Display)
8.3" (21.0 cm)
7.1" (18.0 cm)
Weight (With Display)
21.5 lbs (9.8 kg)
22.7 lbs (10.3 kg)
Display
Display Picture
Size
34"
34"
Housing Width
31.9" (80.9 cm)
32.2" (81.7 cm)
Housing Height
14.4" (36.6 cm)
14.5" (36.8 cm)
Thickness (Without Stand)
5.7" (14.5 cm)
2.6" (6.5 cm)
Weight (Without Stand)
17.0 lbs (7.7 kg)
15.6 lbs (7.1 kg)
Borders Size (Bezels)
0.3" (0.9 cm)
0.3" (0.9 cm)
Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Power Supply
Internal
Internal
Picture Quality
Contrast
7.7
6.1
Checkerboard Picture
Native Contrast
2,725 : 1
1,074 : 1
Contrast With Local Dimming
N/A
N/A
Local Dimming
0.0
0.0
Local Dimming Video
Local Dimming
No
No
Backlight
Edge
Edge
SDR Brightness
7.9
8.1
Real Scene
350 cd/m²
385 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
344 cd/m²
378 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
345 cd/m²
380 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
345 cd/m²
380 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
345 cd/m²
380 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
344 cd/m²
380 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
344 cd/m²
377 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
344 cd/m²
379 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
344 cd/m²
379 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
345 cd/m²
380 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
344 cd/m²
379 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.000
0.000
Minimum Brightness
25 cd/m²
57 cd/m²
HDR Brightness
7.5
6.6
EOTF
VESA DisplayHDR Certification
DisplayHDR 400 - 1.0/1.1
DisplayHDR 400 - 1.0/1.1
Real Scene
547 cd/m²
380 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
519 cd/m²
371 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
528 cd/m²
372 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
528 cd/m²
373 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
528 cd/m²
373 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
527 cd/m²
373 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
517 cd/m²
370 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
527 cd/m²
372 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
526 cd/m²
372 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
526 cd/m²
372 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
525 cd/m²
372 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.001
0.000
Horizontal Viewing Angle
6.2
7.7
Horizontal Viewing Angle Video
Horizontal Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Left
35°
34°
Color Washout From Right
36°
32°
Horizontal Hue Graph
Color Shift From Left
70°
63°
Color Shift From Right
70°
62°
Horizontal Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Left
33°
35°
Brightness Loss From Right
34°
34°
Black Level Raise From Left
21°
70°
Black Level Raise From Right
21°
70°
Gamma Shift From Left
12°
51°
Gamma Shift From Right
14°
41°
Vertical Viewing Angle
5.9
7.2
Vertical Viewing Angle Video
Vertical Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Below
31°
28°
Color Washout From Above
33°
28°
Vertical Hue Graph
Color Shift From Below
62°
64°
Color Shift From Above
70°
64°
Vertical Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Below
31°
32°
Brightness Loss From Above
33°
32°
Black Level Raise From Below
14°
70°
Black Level Raise From Above
15°
70°
Gamma Shift From Below
12°
28°
Gamma Shift From Above
14°
29°
Gray Uniformity
8.0
7.5
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
2.624%
3.970%
50% DSE
0.150%
0.161%
Black Uniformity
8.5
6.4
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
0.748%
1.731%
Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
N/A
N/A
Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)
5.9
8.1
Pre Calibration Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
Picture Mode
Standard
sRGB
sRGB Gamut Area xy
123.4%
102.9%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
5.23
4.60
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,347 K
6,693 K
Gamma (Avg.)
1.98
2.17
Color dE (Avg.)
4.42
2.53
Contrast Setting
75
N/A
RGB Settings
Default
Default
Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
Default
Brightness Setting
75
38
Measured Brightness
157 cd/m²
140 cd/m²
Brightness Locked
No
No
Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)
9.7
9.7
Post Calibration Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
Picture Mode
Custom Color
Custom 1
sRGB Gamut Area xy
98.5%
99.7%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
0.66
0.70
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,536 K
6,478 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.19
2.18
Color dE (Avg.)
0.51
0.36
Contrast Setting
75
50
RGB Settings
Gain (100-100-91), Offset (53-50-53)
98-100-98
Gamma Setting
Default
2.2
Brightness Setting
43
17
Measured Brightness
99 cd/m²
100 cd/m²
SDR Color Gamut
9.3
9.3
sRGB Color Gamut Picture
sRGB Coverage xy
98.5%
99.4%
sRGB Picture Mode
Custom Color
Custom 1
Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture
Adobe RGB Coverage xy
82.4%
82.1%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Custom Color
Custom 1
HDR Color Gamut
7.5
7.6
Wide Color Gamut
Yes
Yes
DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture
DCI-P3 Coverage xy
86.8%
87.7%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
DisplayHDR 400
HDR On
Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture
Rec. 2020 Coverage xy
64.4%
65.3%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
DisplayHDR 400
HDR On
HDR Color Volume
7.5
8.1
DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
1,000 cd/m² DCI-P3 Coverage ICtCp
67.7%
83.4%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
DisplayHDR 400
HDR On
Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
10,000 cd/m² Rec. 2020 Coverage ICtCp
30.4%
63.6%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
DisplayHDR 400
HDR On
Text Clarity
7.5
7.5
ClearType On
ClearType Off
Pixel Type
VA
IPS
Pixels
Subpixel Layout
RGB
RGB
Reflections
7.7
8.1
Average Room
Average Room Off Picture
Bright Room Off Picture
Screen Finish
Matte
Matte
Total Reflections
5.1%
5.0%
Indirect Reflections
3.2%
4.2%
Calculated Direct Reflections
1.9%
0.8%
Gradient
9.7
9.8
Gradient Picture
Color Depth
10 Bit
10 Bit
SDR Color Volume
9.5
sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture
sRGB In ICtCp
96.8%
sRGB Picture Mode
Custom 1
Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture
Adobe RGB In ICtCp
85.4%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Custom 1
Motion
Refresh Rate
7.4
8.3
Native Refresh Rate
144 Hz
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate
144 Hz
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP
144 Hz
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI
100 Hz
100 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit
144 Hz
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit
60 Hz
60 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Yes
FreeSync
Yes
Yes
G-SYNC
Compatible (Tested)
Compatible (Tested)
VRR Maximum
144 Hz
144 Hz
VRR Minimum
< 20 Hz
< 20 Hz
VRR Supported Connectors
DisplayPort, HDMI
DisplayPort, HDMI
VRR Motion Performance
6.9
Pursuit Photo VRR
OD Mode CAD Comparison
Recommended VRR OD Setting
Super Fast
Variable Overdrive Advertised
No
Avg. CAD
235
Best CAD
215
Worst CAD
288
Refresh Rate Compliance
7.0
Fast GTG Sequence
VRR Compliance
Compliance @ Max Hz
51%
Compliance @ 120 FPS
57%
Compliance @ 60 FPS
69%
Response Time @ 60Hz
6.9
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Table
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Fast
Off
Rise / Fall Time
14.2 ms
7.4 ms
Total Response Time
14.3 ms
14.9 ms
Overshoot Error
0 RGB
0.0%
Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time
26.4 ms
12.0 ms
Worst 3 Total Response Time
26.4 ms
19.8 ms
Worst 3 Overshoot Error
1 RGB
0.0%
CAD @ Max Refresh Rate
6.5
Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh
CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh
OD Transition Max Refresh Rate
OD extreme
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Super Fast
Avg. CAD
219
Best 10% CAD
71
Worst 10% CAD
514
Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
First Response Time
8.7 ms
4.6 ms
Total Response Time
9.6 ms
8.5 ms
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Super Fast
Picture Quality
Motion Blur Picture
RGB Overshoot
1 RGB
0.1%
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
11 RGB
0.9%
Worst 10% First Response Time
23.7 ms
5.9 ms
Worst 10% Total Response Time
23.7 ms
14.3 ms
Heatmap First Response
Heatmap Total Response
Heatmap RGB Overshoot
Response Time Table
CAD @ 120Hz
7.0
Pursuit Photo 120Hz
CAD Heatmap 120Hz
OD Transition 120Hz
OD extreme
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Super Fast
Avg. CAD
197
Best 10% CAD
64
Worst 10% CAD
391
Response Time @ 120Hz
Worst 10% First Response Time
18.4 ms
5.8 ms
RGB Overshoot
3 RGB
1.2%
Total Response Time
9.0 ms
8.2 ms
First Response Time
6.7 ms
4.6 ms
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Super Fast
Picture Quality
Worst 10% Total Response Time
18.4 ms
12.1 ms
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
18 RGB
6.3%
120Hz First Response Heatmap
120Hz Total Response Heatmap
120Hz Heatmap RGB Overshoot
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Table
CAD @ 60Hz
6.0
Pursuit Photo 60Hz
CAD Heatmap 60Hz
OD Transition 60Hz
OD extreme
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Fast
Avg. CAD
277
Best 10% CAD
86
Worst 10% CAD
487
Response Time @ 60Hz
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Fast
Off
First Response Time
14.2 ms
7.4 ms
Total Response Time
14.3 ms
14.9 ms
RGB Overshoot
0 RGB
0.0%
Worst 10% Total Response Time
26.4 ms
19.8 ms
Worst 10% First Response Time
26.4 ms
12.0 ms
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
1 RGB
0.0%
60Hz First Response Heatmap
60Hz Total Response Heatmap
60Hz RGB Overshoot Heatmap
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
Backlight Strobing Picture
Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
Yes
Yes
Maximum Frequency
144 Hz
144 Hz
Minimum Frequency
100 Hz
85 Hz
Longest Pulse Width Brightness
192 cd/m²
81 cd/m²
Shortest Pulse Width Brightness
192 cd/m²
81 cd/m²
Pulse Width Control
No
No
Pulse Phase Control
No
No
Pulse Amplitude Control
No
No
VRR At The Same Time
No
Yes
VRR Flicker
4.0
VRR Flicker Video
VRR Flicker Graph
Dark Gray Flicker
6.0 RGB
Middle Gray Flicker
3.2 RGB
Light Gray Flicker
1.9 RGB
Image Flicker
10
10
Backlight Picture
Flicker-Free
Yes
Yes
PWM Dimming Frequency
0 Hz
0 Hz
Inputs
Input Lag
8.8
8.8
Native Resolution @ Max Hz
4.5 ms
4.3 ms
Native Resolution @ 120Hz
5.0 ms
5.0 ms
Native Resolution @ 60Hz
10.2 ms
9.1 ms
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
7.5 ms
4.3 ms
Resolution
7.7
8.4
Native Resolution
3440 x 1440
3440 x 1440
Aspect Ratio
21:9
21:9
Megapixels
5.0 MP
5.0 MP
Pixel Density
110 PPI
110 PPI
Measured Screen Diagonal
34.1"
Screen Area
414 in²
PS5 Compatibility
4.9
7.0
PS5 Compatibility Photo
PS5 Compatibility Table
4k @ 120Hz
No
No
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
HDR
Yes
VRR
No
Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
6.8
9.2
XSX Compatibility Photo
XSX Compatibility Table
4k @ 120Hz
No
No
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
HDR
Yes
VRR
Yes
Inputs Photos
Inputs 1
Inputs 2
Video And Audio Ports
DisplayPort
1 (DP 1.4)
1 (DP 1.4)
DisplayPort Transmission Bandwidth
No DisplayPort 2.1
Mini DisplayPort
No
No
HDMI
2 (HDMI 2.0)
2 (HDMI 2.0)
HDMI 2.1 Bandwidth
No HDMI 2.1
No HDMI 2.1
DVI
No
No
VGA
No
No
Daisy Chaining
No
No
3.5mm Audio Out
2
1
HDR10
Yes
Yes
3.5mm Audio In
No
No
3.5mm Microphone In
No
No
USB
USB-A Ports
4
2
USB-A Rated Speed
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
USB-B Upstream Port
Yes
Yes
USB-C Ports
0
1
USB-C Upstream
No USB-C Ports
Yes
USB-C Rated Speed
No USB-C Ports
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
USB-C Power Delivery
No USB-C Ports
15W
USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode
No USB-C Ports
Yes
Thunderbolt
No
No
macOS Compatibility
macOS Screenshot
Features
Additional Features
Speakers
No
Yes
RGB Illumination
Fixed (On/Off)
No
Multiple Input Display
PIP + PBP
PIP + PBP
KVM Switch
No
Yes
On-Screen Display (OSD)
OSD Picture
Check Price
34"
S3422DWG
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com34"
M34WQ
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com34"
S3422DWG
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com34"
M34WQ
SEE PRICE
BestBuy.com34"
S3422DWG
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com34"
M34WQ
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com34"
S3422DWG
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com34"
M34WQ
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com34"
S3422DWG
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com34"
M34WQ
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com34"
S3422DWG
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Dell S3422DWG
Gigabyte M34WQ
Comments
Dell S3422DWG vs Gigabyte M34WQ: Main Discussion
What do you think of these products? Let us know below.
Looking for a personalized buying advice from the RTINGS.com experts? Insiders have direct access to buying advice on our insider forum.