Between the PD3225U and Smart Monitor M8 (2024), the PD3225U comes out ahead in usb-c power delivery and panel type, while the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) wins on response time (gtg) and screen size. Overall, the PD3225U scores 63.6 and the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) scores 65.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (63.6 vs 65.5). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the PD3225U if you care most about usb-c power delivery and panel type. The biggest gaps in its favor are usb-c power delivery, panel type.
Pick the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) 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 response time (gtg), screen size, dci-p3 coverage.
Both ship with comparable refresh rate, peak brightness, g-sync, so those specs don't 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 tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why BenQ - PD3225U wins
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 38.46% more. 90 W vs 65 W.
- ▲Panel type: IPS (vs VA).
Why Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) wins
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 20.00% less. 4 ms vs 5 ms.
- ▲Screen size — 1.59% more. 32 " vs 31.5 ".
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 1.02% more. 99 % vs 98 %.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 31.5 " | 32 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPSlead | VA |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 ms | 4 mslead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 98 % | 99 %lead |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1lead | 0 |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 90 Wlead | 65 W |
| KVM | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, PD3225U or Smart Monitor M8 (2024)?+
Smart Monitor M8 (2024) refreshes at 60Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, PD3225U or Smart Monitor M8 (2024)?+
Smart Monitor M8 (2024) responds in 4ms vs 5ms.
Does PD3225U or Smart Monitor M8 (2024) have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 90W on PD3225U, 65W on Smart Monitor M8 (2024).
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