Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE vs Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE
Between the UltraSharp U2725QE and UltraSharp U3225QE, the UltraSharp U2725QE comes out ahead in several specs, while the UltraSharp U3225QE wins on screen size and dci-p3 coverage. Overall, the UltraSharp U2725QE scores 60.3 and the UltraSharp U3225QE scores 65.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The UltraSharp U3225QE edges ahead on the Mars Score (60.3 vs 65.3), but the 5.0-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
The UltraSharp U2725QE 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 UltraSharp U3225QE 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 screen size, dci-p3 coverage.
Both ship with comparable refresh rate, response time (gtg), peak brightness, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the UltraSharp U3225QE 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
- No decisive advantages.
Why Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE wins
- ▲Screen size — 16.67% more. 31.5 " vs 27 ".
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 1.02% more. 99 % vs 98 %.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE | Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 27 " | 31.5 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE | Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 ms | 5 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 450 nits | 450 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 98 % | 99 %lead |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE | Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 140 W | 140 W |
| KVM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, UltraSharp U2725QE or UltraSharp U3225QE?+
UltraSharp U3225QE refreshes at 120Hz vs 120Hz.
Which has faster response time, UltraSharp U2725QE or UltraSharp U3225QE?+
UltraSharp U3225QE responds in 5ms vs 5ms.
Does UltraSharp U2725QE or UltraSharp U3225QE have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 140W on UltraSharp U2725QE, 140W on UltraSharp U3225QE.
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