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Dell S3422DWG — 34″ · VA 144Hz curved
Dell

Dell S3422DWG

34″ · VA 144Hz curved

80
/ 100
From $499
VS
Espresso 17 Pro wins by 4
Espresso 17 Pro — 17″ · Portable touch
Espresso

Espresso 17 Pro

17″ · Portable touch

84
/ 100
From $739
Specdex verdict

Espresso 17 Pro takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Dell S3422DWG lands at 80 and Espresso 17 Pro at 84. That puts Espresso 17 Pro ahead by 4 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 Espresso 17 Pro if…

  • ✓Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • ✓Modern connectivity
  • ✓Mature firmware
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Picture quality

Espresso 17 Pro

Color accuracy and HDR performance

Espresso 17 Pro leads on color (84 vs 80).

Value for money

Dell S3422DWG

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Dell S3422DWG more score per dollar ($499 vs $739).

Dell S3422DWG 80
vs
84 Espresso 17 Pro

Score breakdown

Dell S3422DWG
80
color 80
motion 90
hdr 62
features 78
Espresso 17 Pro
84
color 84
motion 72
hdr 62
features 82

Specs side-by-side

Dell S3422DWG versus Espresso 17 Pro — full spec comparison
Spec Dell S3422DWG Espresso 17 Pro
Panel
VA 144Hz curved
Portable touch
Size
34"
17"
Release year
2021
2023

Dell S3422DWG

Pros
  • +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • +Modern connectivity
  • +Mature firmware
Cons
  • −Stand ergonomics vary
  • −HDR on IPS limited
  • −OLED burn-in risk

Espresso 17 Pro

Pros
  • +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • +Modern connectivity
  • +Mature firmware
Cons
  • −Stand ergonomics vary
  • −HDR on IPS limited
  • −OLED burn-in risk

FAQ: Dell S3422DWG vs Espresso 17 Pro

Which is better, Dell S3422DWG or Espresso 17 Pro? +

Espresso 17 Pro scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 Espresso 17 Pro worth the price? +

At $739, Espresso 17 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in color.

Does Dell S3422DWG or Espresso 17 Pro 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 better for picture quality, Dell S3422DWG or Espresso 17 Pro? +

Espresso 17 Pro — leads on color (84 vs 80). Color accuracy and HDR performance.

Which is the better value, Dell S3422DWG or Espresso 17 Pro? +

Dell S3422DWG — more score per dollar ($499 vs $739). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.