Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 90 W | 140 W |
| Screen size | 31.5 " | 27 " |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 450 nits |
Between the PD3225U and UltraSharp U2725QE, the PD3225U comes out ahead in screen size, while the UltraSharp U2725QE wins on refresh rate / usb-c power delivery. Overall, the PD3225U scores 64.8 and the UltraSharp U2725QE scores 64.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (64.8 vs 64.6). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the PD3225U 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 screen size. The single most decisive one: Screen size — 16.67% more. 31.5 " vs 27 ".
Pick the UltraSharp U2725QE if you care most about refresh rate / usb-c power delivery. Its strongest claims are refresh rate, usb-c power delivery, peak brightness. The single most decisive one: Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
Both ship with comparable response time (gtg), dci-p3 coverage, panel type, 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.
Which should you buy: BenQ - PD3225U or Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE?
BenQ - PD3225U leads the current Mars Score by 0.2 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, refresh rate against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose BenQ - PD3225U if…
BenQ - PD3225U has the measurable edge on screen size in.
Choose Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE if…
Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE has the measurable edge on refresh rate hz, has usb c pd w, peak brightness nits.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why BenQ - PD3225U wins
- ▲Screen size — 16.67% more. 31.5 " vs 27 ".
Why Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 55.56% more. 140 W vs 90 W.
- ▲Peak brightness — 12.50% more. 450 nits vs 400 nits.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 31.5 "lead | 27 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 120 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 ms | 5 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 450 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 98 % | 98 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 1 | 1 |
| 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, PD3225U or UltraSharp U2725QE?+
UltraSharp U2725QE refreshes at 120Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, PD3225U or UltraSharp U2725QE?+
UltraSharp U2725QE responds in 5ms vs 5ms.
Does PD3225U or UltraSharp U2725QE have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 90W on PD3225U, 140W on UltraSharp U2725QE.