Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW vs Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024)
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 71.2 and the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) scores 65.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The UltraSharp U3825QW edges ahead on the Mars Score (71.2 vs 65.5), but the 5.7-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.
Pick the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) if you care most about response time (gtg). Its strongest claims are response time (gtg).
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: 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 — 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).
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