Dell S3422DWG
34″ · VA 144Hz curved
LG DualUp 28MQ780
28″ · 16:18 Nano IPS
LG DualUp 28MQ780 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Dell S3422DWG lands at 80 and LG DualUp 28MQ780 at 82. That puts LG DualUp 28MQ780 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 LG DualUp 28MQ780 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
Dell S3422DWGSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Dell S3422DWG more score per dollar ($499 vs $699).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Dell S3422DWG | LG DualUp 28MQ780 |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | VA 144Hz curved | 16:18 Nano IPS |
| Size | 34" | 28" |
| 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
LG DualUp 28MQ780
- +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
- +Modern connectivity
- +Mature firmware
- −Stand ergonomics vary
- −HDR on IPS limited
- −OLED burn-in risk
FAQ: Dell S3422DWG vs LG DualUp 28MQ780
Which is better, Dell S3422DWG or LG DualUp 28MQ780? +
LG DualUp 28MQ780 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 LG DualUp 28MQ780 worth the price? +
At $699, LG DualUp 28MQ780 delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in color.
Does Dell S3422DWG or LG DualUp 28MQ780 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 LG DualUp 28MQ780? +
Dell S3422DWG — more score per dollar ($499 vs $699). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.