Between the Predator X32 X3 and UltraSharp U3825QW, the Predator X32 X3 comes out ahead in peak brightness / refresh rate, while the UltraSharp U3825QW wins on usb-c power delivery / screen size. Overall, the Predator X32 X3 scores 73.2 and the UltraSharp U3825QW scores 71.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (73.2 vs 71.2). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Predator X32 X3 if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are peak brightness, refresh rate, response time (gtg), among others.
Pick the UltraSharp U3825QW if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are usb-c power delivery, screen size.
Both ship with comparable dci-p3 coverage, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Acer - Predator X32 X3 wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 122.22% more. 1000 nits vs 450 nits.
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 240 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 99.40% less. 0.03 ms vs 5 ms.
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
- ▲Panel type: OLED (vs IPS).
Why Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW wins
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 55.56% more. 140 W vs 90 W.
- ▲Screen size — 17.19% more. 37.5 " vs 32 ".
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Acer - Predator X32 X3 | Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 32 " | 37.5 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | OLEDlead | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | truelead |
Performance
| Spec | Acer - Predator X32 X3 | Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 240 Hzlead | 120 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 0.03 mslead | 5 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1000 nitslead | 450 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 99 % | 99 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | truelead | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | truelead | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer - Predator X32 X3 | Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 90 W | 140 Wlead |
| KVM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, Predator X32 X3 or UltraSharp U3825QW?+
Predator X32 X3 refreshes at 240Hz vs 120Hz.
Which has faster response time, Predator X32 X3 or UltraSharp U3825QW?+
Predator X32 X3 responds in 0.03ms vs 5ms.
Does Predator X32 X3 or UltraSharp U3825QW have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 90W on Predator X32 X3, 140W on UltraSharp U3825QW.
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