Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW vs Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024)
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| USB-C Power Delivery | 140 W | 65 W |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Response time (GtG) | 5 ms | 4 ms |
| Screen size | 37.5 " | 32 " |
| Peak brightness | 450 nits | 400 nits |
| Panel type | IPS | VA |
Between the UltraSharp U3825QW and Smart Monitor M8 (2024), the UltraSharp U3825QW comes out ahead in usb-c power delivery / refresh rate, while the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) wins on response time (gtg). Overall, the UltraSharp U3825QW scores 68.4 and the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) scores 64.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The UltraSharp U3825QW edges ahead on the Mars Score (68.4 vs 64.8), but the 3.6-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, refresh rate, screen size, among others. The single most decisive one: USB-C Power Delivery — 115.38% more. 140 W vs 65 W.
Pick the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) if you care most about response time (gtg). Its strongest claims are response time (gtg). The single most decisive one: Response time (GtG) — 20.00% less. 4 ms vs 5 ms.
Both ship with comparable dci-p3 coverage, g-sync, freesync, 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 Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024)?
Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW leads the current Mars Score by 3.6 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, refresh rate, panel type against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW if…
Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW has the measurable edge on has usb c pd w, refresh rate hz, screen size in.
Choose Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) if…
Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) has the measurable edge on response time ms.
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
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 115.38% more. 140 W vs 65 W.
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Screen size — 17.19% more. 37.5 " vs 32 ".
- ▲Peak brightness — 12.50% more. 450 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲Panel type: IPS (vs VA).
Why Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) wins
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 20.00% less. 4 ms vs 5 ms.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 37.5 "lead | 32 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPSlead | VA |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | truelead | false |
Performance
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 ms | 4 mslead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 450 nitslead | 400 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 99 % | 99 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2lead | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1lead | 0 |
| USB-C inputⓘ | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 140 Wlead | 65 W |
| KVM | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, UltraSharp U3825QW or Smart Monitor M8 (2024)?+
UltraSharp U3825QW refreshes at 120Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, UltraSharp U3825QW or Smart Monitor M8 (2024)?+
Smart Monitor M8 (2024) responds in 4ms vs 5ms.
Does UltraSharp U3825QW or Smart Monitor M8 (2024) have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 140W on UltraSharp U3825QW, 65W on Smart Monitor M8 (2024).