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Dell U3224KB — 32″ · 6K IPS Black · 60Hz
Dell

Dell U3224KB

32″ · 6K IPS Black · 60Hz

91
/ 100
From $2,999
VS
Dell U3224KB wins by 11
Dell S3422DWG — 34″ · VA 144Hz curved
Dell

Dell S3422DWG

34″ · VA 144Hz curved

80
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict

Dell U3224KB takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Dell U3224KB lands at 91 and Dell S3422DWG at 80. That puts Dell U3224KB ahead by 11 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Dell U3224KB if…

  • ✓Current panel tech
  • ✓Strong factory calibration
  • ✓Modern connectivity

Pick Dell S3422DWG 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

Dell U3224KB

Color accuracy and HDR performance

Dell U3224KB leads on color (91 vs 80).

Value for money

Dell S3422DWG

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Dell S3422DWG more score per dollar ($499 vs $2,999).

Dell U3224KB 91
vs
80 Dell S3422DWG

Score breakdown

Dell U3224KB
91
color 91
motion 72
hdr 62
features 89
Dell S3422DWG
80
color 80
motion 90
hdr 62
features 78

Specs side-by-side

Dell U3224KB versus Dell S3422DWG — full spec comparison
Spec Dell U3224KB Dell S3422DWG
Panel
6K IPS Black
VA 144Hz curved
Size
32"
34"
Refresh
60Hz
—
Release year
2024
2021

Dell U3224KB

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

Dell S3422DWG

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

FAQ: Dell U3224KB vs Dell S3422DWG

Which is better, Dell U3224KB or Dell S3422DWG? +

Dell U3224KB scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 11. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Dell U3224KB worth the price? +

At $2,999, Dell U3224KB delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in color.

Is Dell S3422DWG worth the price? +

At $499, Dell S3422DWG delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in motion.

Does Dell U3224KB or Dell S3422DWG 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 U3224KB or Dell S3422DWG? +

Dell U3224KB — leads on color (91 vs 80). Color accuracy and HDR performance.

Which is the better value, Dell U3224KB or Dell S3422DWG? +

Dell S3422DWG — more score per dollar ($499 vs $2,999). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.