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Dell S3422DWG — 34″ · VA 144Hz curved
Dell

Dell S3422DWG

34″ · VA 144Hz curved

80
/ 100
From $499
VS
HP Z27k G3 wins by 2
HP Z27k G3 — 27″ · 4K IPS · 60Hz
HP

HP Z27k G3

27″ · 4K IPS · 60Hz

82
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict

HP Z27k G3 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Dell S3422DWG lands at 80 and HP Z27k G3 at 82. That puts HP Z27k G3 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 HP Z27k G3 if…

  • ✓Current panel tech
  • ✓Strong factory calibration
  • ✓Modern connectivity
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Winner by scenario

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

Picture quality

Tie

Color accuracy and HDR performance

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Dell S3422DWG

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Dell S3422DWG more score per dollar ($499 vs $999).

Dell S3422DWG 80
vs
82 HP Z27k G3

Score breakdown

Dell S3422DWG
80
color 80
motion 90
hdr 62
features 78
HP Z27k G3
82
color 82
motion 72
hdr 62
features 80

Specs side-by-side

Dell S3422DWG versus HP Z27k G3 — full spec comparison
Spec Dell S3422DWG HP Z27k G3
Panel
VA 144Hz curved
4K IPS
Size
34"
27"
Release year
2021
2021
Refresh
—
60Hz

Dell S3422DWG

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

HP Z27k G3

Pros
  • +Current panel tech
  • +Strong factory calibration
  • +Modern connectivity
Cons
  • −Stand footprint large on bigger sizes
  • −HDR varies by model
  • −OLED burn-in risk

FAQ: Dell S3422DWG vs HP Z27k G3

Which is better, Dell S3422DWG or HP Z27k G3? +

HP Z27k G3 scores 82 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 HP Z27k G3 worth the price? +

At $999, HP Z27k G3 delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in color.

Does Dell S3422DWG or HP Z27k G3 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 HP Z27k G3? +

Dell S3422DWG — more score per dollar ($499 vs $999). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.