Monitors / Comparison

Dell S3422DWG vs MSI G271CQP E2

Monitor · Dell

Dell S3422DWG

34″ · 3440×1440 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution88
Panel66
Response time78
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Monitor · MSI

MSI G271CQP E2

27″ · 2560×1440 · 170 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate69
Resolution80
Panel66
Verdict

Dell S3422DWG and MSI G271CQP E2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72.

  • Resolution: Dell S3422DWG leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI G271CQP E2 leads (170 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

Dell S3422DWG

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI G271CQP E2

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Dell S3422DWGMSI G271CQP E2
72Gear score72
34″Screen size27″
3440×1440Resolution2560×1440
144 HzRefresh rate170 Hz
VAPanelVA
2 msResponse time—
—Estimated price≈ $245

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 Dell S3422DWG or MSI G271CQP E2 better?

Dell S3422DWG and MSI G271CQP E2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72. Resolution: Dell S3422DWG leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI G271CQP E2 leads (170 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI G271CQP E2 leads (170 Hz vs 144 Hz).