Between the UltraSharp U3825QW and ProArt PA32UCXR, the UltraSharp U3825QW comes out ahead in usb-c power delivery / screen size, while the ProArt PA32UCXR wins on peak brightness / freesync. Overall, the UltraSharp U3825QW scores 71.2 and the ProArt PA32UCXR scores 65.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The UltraSharp U3825QW edges ahead on the Mars Score (71.2 vs 65.4), but the 5.8-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, dci-p3 coverage.
Pick the ProArt PA32UCXR 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 peak brightness, freesync.
Both ship with comparable refresh rate, response time (gtg), panel type, so those specs do not 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 — 45.83% more. 140 W vs 96 W.
- ▲Screen size — 17.19% more. 37.5 " vs 32 ".
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 1.02% more. 99 % vs 98 %.
Why ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 255.56% more. 1600 nits vs 450 nits.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW | ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 37.5 "lead | 32 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | truelead | false |
Performance
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW | ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 ms | 5 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 450 nits | 1600 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 99 %lead | 98 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW | ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2 | 3lead |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 140 Wlead | 96 W |
| KVM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, UltraSharp U3825QW or ProArt PA32UCXR?+
ProArt PA32UCXR refreshes at 120Hz vs 120Hz.
Which has faster response time, UltraSharp U3825QW or ProArt PA32UCXR?+
ProArt PA32UCXR responds in 5ms vs 5ms.
Does UltraSharp U3825QW or ProArt PA32UCXR have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 140W on UltraSharp U3825QW, 96W on ProArt PA32UCXR.
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