Between the MPG 321URX and UltraSharp U3225QE, the MPG 321URX comes out ahead in peak brightness and refresh rate, while the UltraSharp U3225QE wins on usb-c power delivery. Overall, the MPG 321URX scores 73.2 and the UltraSharp U3225QE scores 65.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The MPG 321URX edges ahead on the Mars Score (73.2 vs 65.3), but the 7.9-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the MPG 321URX 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 peak brightness, refresh rate, response time (gtg), among others.
Pick the UltraSharp U3225QE if you care most about usb-c power delivery. Its strongest claims are usb-c power delivery.
Both ship with comparable dci-p3 coverage, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the MPG 321URX is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why MSI - MPG 321URX wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 122.22% more. 1000 nits vs 450 nits.
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 240 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 99.40% less. 0.03 ms vs 5 ms.
- ▲Screen size — 1.59% more. 32 " vs 31.5 ".
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs IPS).
Why Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE wins
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 42.86% more. 140 W vs 98 W.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | MSI - MPG 321URX | Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 32 "lead | 31.5 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | QD-OLEDlead | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | MSI - MPG 321URX | Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 240 Hzlead | 120 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 0.03 mslead | 5 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1000 nitslead | 450 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 99 % | 99 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | truelead | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | truelead | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | MSI - MPG 321URX | Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2lead | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 98 W | 140 Wlead |
| KVM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, MPG 321URX or UltraSharp U3225QE?+
MPG 321URX refreshes at 240Hz vs 120Hz.
Which has faster response time, MPG 321URX or UltraSharp U3225QE?+
MPG 321URX responds in 0.03ms vs 5ms.
Does MPG 321URX or UltraSharp U3225QE have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 98W on MPG 321URX, 140W on UltraSharp U3225QE.
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