Between the PD3225U and ProArt PA32UCXR, the PD3225U comes out ahead in several specs, while the ProArt PA32UCXR wins on peak brightness and refresh rate. Overall, the PD3225U scores 63.6 and the ProArt PA32UCXR scores 65.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (63.6 vs 65.4). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
The PD3225U doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
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, refresh rate, usb-c power delivery, among others.
Both ship with comparable response time (gtg), dci-p3 coverage, panel type, so those specs don't 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 tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why BenQ - PD3225U wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 300.00% more. 1600 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 6.67% more. 96 W vs 90 W.
- ▲Screen size — 1.59% more. 32 " vs 31.5 ".
- ▲Has FreeSync.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 31.5 " | 32 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 120 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 ms | 5 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 1600 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 98 % | 98 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 1 | 3lead |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 90 W | 96 Wlead |
| KVM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, PD3225U or ProArt PA32UCXR?+
ProArt PA32UCXR refreshes at 120Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, PD3225U or ProArt PA32UCXR?+
ProArt PA32UCXR responds in 5ms vs 5ms.
Does PD3225U or ProArt PA32UCXR have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 90W on PD3225U, 96W on ProArt PA32UCXR.
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