Espresso 17 Pro
17″ · Portable touch
Dell S3422DWG
34″ · VA 144Hz curved
Espresso 17 Pro takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Espresso 17 Pro lands at 84 and Dell S3422DWG at 80. That puts Espresso 17 Pro ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Espresso 17 Pro if…
- ✓Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
- ✓Modern connectivity
- ✓Mature firmware
Pick Dell S3422DWG if…
- ✓Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
- ✓Modern connectivity
- ✓Mature firmware
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPicture quality
Espresso 17 ProColor accuracy and HDR performance
Espresso 17 Pro leads on color (84 vs 80).
Value for money
Dell S3422DWGSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Dell S3422DWG more score per dollar ($499 vs $739).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Espresso 17 Pro | Dell S3422DWG |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | Portable touch | VA 144Hz curved |
| Size | 17" | 34" |
| Release year | 2023 | 2021 |
Espresso 17 Pro
- +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
- +Modern connectivity
- +Mature firmware
- −Stand ergonomics vary
- −HDR on IPS limited
- −OLED burn-in risk
Dell S3422DWG
- +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
- +Modern connectivity
- +Mature firmware
- −Stand ergonomics vary
- −HDR on IPS limited
- −OLED burn-in risk
FAQ: Espresso 17 Pro vs Dell S3422DWG
Which is better, Espresso 17 Pro or Dell S3422DWG? +
Espresso 17 Pro scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Espresso 17 Pro worth the price? +
At $739, Espresso 17 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in color.
Is Dell S3422DWG worth the price? +
At $499, Dell S3422DWG delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in motion.
Does Espresso 17 Pro 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, Espresso 17 Pro or Dell S3422DWG? +
Espresso 17 Pro — leads on color (84 vs 80). Color accuracy and HDR performance.
Which is the better value, Espresso 17 Pro or Dell S3422DWG? +
Dell S3422DWG — more score per dollar ($499 vs $739). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.