Dell S3422DWG
34″ · VA 144Hz curved
Acer Nitro XV240Y
24″ · IPS 180Hz
Dell S3422DWG takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Dell S3422DWG lands at 80 and Acer Nitro XV240Y at 78. That puts Dell S3422DWG ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Dell S3422DWG if…
- ✓Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
- ✓Modern connectivity
- ✓Mature firmware
Pick Acer Nitro XV240Y if…
- ✓Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
- ✓Modern connectivity
- ✓Mature firmware
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPicture quality
TieColor accuracy and HDR performance
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Acer Nitro XV240YSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Acer Nitro XV240Y more score per dollar ($179 vs $499).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Dell S3422DWG | Acer Nitro XV240Y |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | VA 144Hz curved | IPS 180Hz |
| Size | 34" | 24" |
| Release year | 2021 | 2022 |
Dell S3422DWG
- +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
- +Modern connectivity
- +Mature firmware
- −Stand ergonomics vary
- −HDR on IPS limited
- −OLED burn-in risk
Acer Nitro XV240Y
- +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
- +Modern connectivity
- +Mature firmware
- −Stand ergonomics vary
- −HDR on IPS limited
- −OLED burn-in risk
FAQ: Dell S3422DWG vs Acer Nitro XV240Y
Which is better, Dell S3422DWG or Acer Nitro XV240Y? +
Dell S3422DWG scores 80 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Dell S3422DWG worth the price? +
At $499, Dell S3422DWG delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in motion.
Is Acer Nitro XV240Y worth the price? +
At $179, Acer Nitro XV240Y delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in motion.
Does Dell S3422DWG or Acer Nitro XV240Y last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is the better value, Dell S3422DWG or Acer Nitro XV240Y? +
Acer Nitro XV240Y — more score per dollar ($179 vs $499). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.