ASUS - ROG Swift PG39WCDM vs Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE
Between the ROG Swift PG39WCDM and UltraSharp U3225QE, the ROG Swift PG39WCDM comes out ahead in peak brightness and refresh rate, while the UltraSharp U3225QE wins on usb-c power delivery. Overall, the ROG Swift PG39WCDM scores 79.8 and the UltraSharp U3225QE scores 65.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The ROG Swift PG39WCDM is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 14.5 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the ROG Swift PG39WCDM 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 peak brightness, refresh rate, response time (gtg), among others.
Pick the UltraSharp U3225QE if you care most about usb-c power delivery. Its strongest claims are usb-c power delivery.
Both ship with comparable dci-p3 coverage, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the ROG Swift PG39WCDM is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why ASUS - ROG Swift PG39WCDM wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 188.89% more. 1300 nits vs 450 nits.
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 240 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 99.40% less. 0.03 ms vs 5 ms.
- ▲Screen size — 23.81% more. 39 " vs 31.5 ".
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs IPS).
Why Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE wins
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 55.56% more. 140 W vs 90 W.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Swift PG39WCDM | Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 39 "lead | 31.5 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | QD-OLEDlead | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 1440p | 4Klead |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | truelead | false |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Swift PG39WCDM | Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 240 Hzlead | 120 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 0.03 mslead | 5 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1300 nitslead | 450 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 99 % | 99 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | truelead | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | truelead | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Swift PG39WCDM | Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2lead | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 90 W | 140 Wlead |
| KVM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, ROG Swift PG39WCDM or UltraSharp U3225QE?+
ROG Swift PG39WCDM refreshes at 240Hz vs 120Hz.
Which has faster response time, ROG Swift PG39WCDM or UltraSharp U3225QE?+
ROG Swift PG39WCDM responds in 0.03ms vs 5ms.
Does ROG Swift PG39WCDM or UltraSharp U3225QE have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 90W on ROG Swift PG39WCDM, 140W on UltraSharp U3225QE.
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