Between the UltraSharp U3825QW and M27Q X, the UltraSharp U3825QW comes out ahead in usb-c power delivery and screen size, while the M27Q X wins on refresh rate and response time (gtg). Overall, the UltraSharp U3825QW scores 71.2 and the M27Q X scores 65.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The UltraSharp U3825QW edges ahead on the Mars Score (71.2 vs 65.7), but the 5.5-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
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. The biggest gaps in its favor are usb-c power delivery, screen size, peak brightness, among others.
Pick the M27Q X 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, response time (gtg), g-sync, among others.
Both ship with comparable panel type, 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 Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW wins
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 833.33% more. 140 W vs 15 W.
- ▲Screen size — 38.89% more. 37.5 " vs 27 ".
- ▲Peak brightness — 12.50% more. 450 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 7.61% more. 99 % vs 92 %.
Why Gigabyte - M27Q X wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 240 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 94.00% less. 0.3 ms vs 5 ms.
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW | Gigabyte - M27Q X |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 37.5 "lead | 27 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4Klead | 1440p |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | truelead | false |
Performance
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW | Gigabyte - M27Q X |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 240 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 ms | 0.3 mslead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 450 nitslead | 400 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 99 %lead | 92 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | truelead |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW | Gigabyte - M27Q X |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 140 Wlead | 15 W |
| KVM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, UltraSharp U3825QW or M27Q X?+
M27Q X refreshes at 240Hz vs 120Hz.
Which has faster response time, UltraSharp U3825QW or M27Q X?+
M27Q X responds in 0.3ms vs 5ms.
Does UltraSharp U3825QW or M27Q X have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 140W on UltraSharp U3825QW, 15W on M27Q X.
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