Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW | HP - OMEN 32q QHD |
|---|---|---|
| Response time (GtG) | 5 ms | 1 ms |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Screen size | 37.5 " | 32 " |
| Peak brightness | 450 nits | 400 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 99 % | 95 % |
| G-Sync | false | true |
Between the UltraSharp U3825QW and OMEN 32q QHD, the UltraSharp U3825QW comes out ahead in screen size / peak brightness, while the OMEN 32q QHD wins on response time (gtg) / refresh rate. Overall, the UltraSharp U3825QW scores 68.4 and the OMEN 32q QHD scores 68 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (68.4 vs 68). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
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 screen size, peak brightness, dci-p3 coverage, among others. The single most decisive one: Screen size — 17.19% more. 37.5 " vs 32 ".
Pick the OMEN 32q QHD if you care most about response time (gtg) / refresh rate. Its strongest claims are response time (gtg), refresh rate, g-sync, among others. The single most decisive one: Response time (GtG) — 80.00% less. 1 ms vs 5 ms.
Both ship with comparable panel type, so those specs do not 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 says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW or HP - OMEN 32q QHD?
Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW leads the current Mars Score by 0.4 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, refresh rate against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW if…
Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW has the measurable edge on screen size in, peak brightness nits, color gamut dci p3 pct.
Choose HP - OMEN 32q QHD if…
HP - OMEN 32q QHD has the measurable edge on response time ms, refresh rate hz, has g sync.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW wins
- ▲Screen size — 17.19% more. 37.5 " vs 32 ".
- ▲Peak brightness — 12.50% more. 450 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 4.21% more. 99 % vs 95 %.
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery: 140 W vs 0 W.
Why HP - OMEN 32q QHD wins
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 80.00% less. 1 ms vs 5 ms.
- ▲Refresh rate — 37.50% more. 165 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW | HP - OMEN 32q QHD |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 37.5 "lead | 32 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4Klead | 1440p |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | truelead | false |
Performance
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW | HP - OMEN 32q QHD |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 165 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 ms | 1 mslead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 450 nitslead | 400 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 99 %lead | 95 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | truelead |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW | HP - OMEN 32q QHD |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C inputⓘ | truelead | false |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 140 Wlead | 0 W |
| KVM | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, UltraSharp U3825QW or OMEN 32q QHD?+
OMEN 32q QHD refreshes at 165Hz vs 120Hz.
Which has faster response time, UltraSharp U3825QW or OMEN 32q QHD?+
OMEN 32q QHD responds in 1ms vs 5ms.
Does UltraSharp U3825QW or OMEN 32q QHD have USB-C with power delivery?+
UltraSharp U3825QW offers USB-C with 140W power delivery.