Between the PD3225U and UltraSharp U3825QW, the PD3225U comes out ahead in several specs, while the UltraSharp U3825QW wins on refresh rate and usb-c power delivery. Overall, the PD3225U scores 63.6 and the UltraSharp U3825QW scores 71.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The UltraSharp U3825QW edges ahead on the Mars Score (63.6 vs 71.2), but the 7.6-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
The PD3225U doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
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 refresh rate, usb-c power delivery, screen size, among others.
Both ship with comparable response time (gtg), panel type, g-sync, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the UltraSharp U3825QW is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why BenQ - PD3225U wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 55.56% more. 140 W vs 90 W.
- ▲Screen size — 19.05% more. 37.5 " vs 31.5 ".
- ▲Peak brightness — 12.50% more. 450 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 1.02% more. 99 % vs 98 %.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 31.5 " | 37.5 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | truelead |
Performance
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 120 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 ms | 5 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 450 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 98 % | 99 %lead |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 1 | 2lead |
| 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 U3825QW?+
UltraSharp U3825QW refreshes at 120Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, PD3225U or UltraSharp U3825QW?+
UltraSharp U3825QW responds in 5ms vs 5ms.
Does PD3225U or UltraSharp U3825QW have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 90W on PD3225U, 140W on UltraSharp U3825QW.
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