Between the PD3225U and UltraSharp U3225QE, the PD3225U comes out ahead in several specs, while the UltraSharp U3225QE wins on refresh rate and usb-c power delivery. Overall, the PD3225U scores 63.6 and the UltraSharp U3225QE scores 65.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (63.6 vs 65.3). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
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 U3225QE 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, peak brightness, among others.
Both ship with comparable response time (gtg), screen size, panel type, 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
- No decisive advantages.
Why Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE 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.
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 1.02% more. 99 % vs 98 %.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 31.5 " | 31.5 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 U3225QE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 U3225QE?+
UltraSharp U3225QE refreshes at 120Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, PD3225U or UltraSharp U3225QE?+
UltraSharp U3225QE responds in 5ms vs 5ms.
Does PD3225U or UltraSharp U3225QE have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 90W on PD3225U, 140W on UltraSharp U3225QE.
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