Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | HP - OMEN 32q QHD | Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|
| Response time (GtG) | 1 ms | 5 ms |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 450 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 95 % | 99 % |
| Screen size | 32 " | 31.5 " |
| G-Sync | true | false |
Between the OMEN 32q QHD and UltraSharp U3225QE, the OMEN 32q QHD comes out ahead in response time (gtg) / refresh rate, while the UltraSharp U3225QE wins on peak brightness / dci-p3 coverage. Overall, the OMEN 32q QHD scores 68 and the UltraSharp U3225QE scores 66.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (68 vs 66.4). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the OMEN 32q QHD 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 response time (gtg), refresh rate, screen size, among others. The single most decisive one: Response time (GtG) — 80.00% less. 1 ms vs 5 ms.
Pick the UltraSharp U3225QE if you care most about peak brightness / dci-p3 coverage. Its strongest claims are peak brightness, dci-p3 coverage, usb-c power delivery. The single most decisive one: Peak brightness — 12.50% more. 450 nits vs 400 nits.
Both ship with comparable panel type, so those specs do not 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 says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: HP - OMEN 32q QHD or Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE?
HP - OMEN 32q QHD leads the current Mars Score by 1.6 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, refresh rate against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose HP - OMEN 32q QHD if…
HP - OMEN 32q QHD has the measurable edge on response time ms, refresh rate hz, screen size in.
Choose Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE if…
Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE has the measurable edge on peak brightness nits, color gamut dci p3 pct, has usb c pd w.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why HP - OMEN 32q QHD wins
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 80.00% less. 1 ms vs 5 ms.
- ▲Refresh rate — 37.50% more. 165 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲Screen size — 1.59% more. 32 " vs 31.5 ".
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
Why Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 12.50% more. 450 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 4.21% more. 99 % vs 95 %.
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery: 140 W vs 0 W.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | HP - OMEN 32q QHD | Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 32 "lead | 31.5 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 1440p | 4Klead |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | HP - OMEN 32q QHD | Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 165 Hzlead | 120 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 1 mslead | 5 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 450 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 95 % | 99 %lead |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | truelead | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | truelead | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP - OMEN 32q QHD | Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2lead | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C inputⓘ | false | truelead |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 0 W | 140 Wlead |
| KVM | false | truelead |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, OMEN 32q QHD or UltraSharp U3225QE?+
OMEN 32q QHD refreshes at 165Hz vs 120Hz.
Which has faster response time, OMEN 32q QHD or UltraSharp U3225QE?+
OMEN 32q QHD responds in 1ms vs 5ms.
Does OMEN 32q QHD or UltraSharp U3225QE have USB-C with power delivery?+
UltraSharp U3225QE offers USB-C with 140W power delivery.