Between the PD3225U and AORUS FO32U2P, the PD3225U comes out ahead in usb-c power delivery, while the AORUS FO32U2P wins on refresh rate and peak brightness. Overall, the PD3225U scores 63.6 and the AORUS FO32U2P scores 73.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The AORUS FO32U2P is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 9.6 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the PD3225U if you care most about usb-c power delivery. The biggest gaps in its favor are usb-c power delivery.
Pick the AORUS FO32U2P 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, peak brightness, response time (gtg), among others.
There are no meaningful ties on the headline specs — every popular-comparison metric has a winner.
Bottom line: the AORUS FO32U2P 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
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 38.46% more. 90 W vs 65 W.
Why Gigabyte - AORUS FO32U2P wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 300.00% more. 240 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Peak brightness — 150.00% more. 1000 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 99.40% less. 0.03 ms vs 5 ms.
- ▲Screen size — 1.59% more. 32 " vs 31.5 ".
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 1.02% more. 99 % vs 98 %.
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs IPS).
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | Gigabyte - AORUS FO32U2P |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 31.5 " | 32 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | QD-OLEDlead |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | Gigabyte - AORUS FO32U2P |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 240 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 ms | 0.03 mslead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 1000 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 98 % | 99 %lead |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | truelead |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | Gigabyte - AORUS FO32U2P |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 1 | 2lead |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 2lead |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 90 Wlead | 65 W |
| KVM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, PD3225U or AORUS FO32U2P?+
AORUS FO32U2P refreshes at 240Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, PD3225U or AORUS FO32U2P?+
AORUS FO32U2P responds in 0.03ms vs 5ms.
Does PD3225U or AORUS FO32U2P have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 90W on PD3225U, 65W on AORUS FO32U2P.
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