Between the UltraSharp U2725QE and ProArt PA32UCXR, the UltraSharp U2725QE comes out ahead in usb-c power delivery, while the ProArt PA32UCXR wins on peak brightness and screen size. Overall, the UltraSharp U2725QE scores 60.3 and the ProArt PA32UCXR scores 65.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The ProArt PA32UCXR edges ahead on the Mars Score (60.3 vs 65.4), but the 5.1-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the UltraSharp U2725QE if you care most about usb-c power delivery. The biggest gaps in its favor are usb-c power delivery.
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, screen size, freesync.
Both ship with comparable refresh rate, response time (gtg), dci-p3 coverage, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the ProArt PA32UCXR is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE wins
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 45.83% more. 140 W vs 96 W.
Why ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 255.56% more. 1600 nits vs 450 nits.
- ▲Screen size — 18.52% more. 32 " vs 27 ".
- ▲Has FreeSync.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE | ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 27 " | 32 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE | 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ⓘ | 98 % | 98 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE | ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 1 | 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 U2725QE or ProArt PA32UCXR?+
ProArt PA32UCXR refreshes at 120Hz vs 120Hz.
Which has faster response time, UltraSharp U2725QE or ProArt PA32UCXR?+
ProArt PA32UCXR responds in 5ms vs 5ms.
Does UltraSharp U2725QE or ProArt PA32UCXR have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 140W on UltraSharp U2725QE, 96W on ProArt PA32UCXR.
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