Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q vs Dell S3220DGF

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q

43″ · 3840×2160 · 120 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate50
Resolution100
Panel66
Response time60
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Monitor · Dell

Dell S3220DGF

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time50
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q and Dell S3220DGF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: Dell S3220DGF leads (165 Hz vs 120 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q leads (4 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Pick this

Dell S3220DGF

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG438QDell S3220DGF
69Gear score69
43″Screen size31.5″
3840×2160Resolution2560×1440
120 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
VAPanelVA
4 msResponse time5 ms

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q or Dell S3220DGF better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q and Dell S3220DGF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: Dell S3220DGF leads (165 Hz vs 120 Hz). Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q leads (4 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Dell S3220DGF leads (165 Hz vs 120 Hz).