Between the PD3225U and UltraSharp U2725QE, the PD3225U comes out ahead in screen size, while the UltraSharp U2725QE wins on refresh rate and usb-c power delivery. Overall, the PD3225U scores 63.6 and the UltraSharp U2725QE scores 60.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The PD3225U edges ahead on the Mars Score (63.6 vs 60.3), but the 3.3-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the PD3225U 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 screen size.
Pick the UltraSharp U2725QE 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 refresh rate, usb-c power delivery, peak brightness.
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
- ▲Screen size — 16.67% more. 31.5 " vs 27 ".
Why Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 55.56% more. 140 W vs 90 W.
- ▲Peak brightness — 12.50% more. 450 nits vs 400 nits.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 31.5 "lead | 27 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 120 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 ms | 5 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 450 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 98 % | 98 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 1 | 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, PD3225U or UltraSharp U2725QE?+
UltraSharp U2725QE refreshes at 120Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, PD3225U or UltraSharp U2725QE?+
UltraSharp U2725QE responds in 5ms vs 5ms.
Does PD3225U or UltraSharp U2725QE have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 90W on PD3225U, 140W on UltraSharp U2725QE.
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