Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) vs Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE
Between the ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) and UltraSharp U3225QE, the ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) comes out ahead in peak brightness, while the UltraSharp U3225QE wins on refresh rate and usb-c power delivery. Overall, the ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) scores 59.3 and the UltraSharp U3225QE scores 65.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The UltraSharp U3225QE edges ahead on the Mars Score (59.3 vs 65.3), but the 6.0-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) 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.
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 refresh rate, usb-c power delivery, screen size.
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: 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 Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 33.33% more. 600 nits vs 450 nits.
Why Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 55.56% more. 140 W vs 90 W.
- ▲Screen size — 16.67% more. 31.5 " vs 27 ".
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) | Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 27 " | 31.5 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 5Klead | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) | Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 120 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 ms | 5 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 600 nitslead | 450 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 99 % | 99 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) | Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 0 | 1lead |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 90 W | 140 Wlead |
| KVM | false | truelead |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) or UltraSharp U3225QE?+
UltraSharp U3225QE refreshes at 120Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) or UltraSharp U3225QE?+
UltraSharp U3225QE responds in 5ms vs 5ms.
Does ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) or UltraSharp U3225QE have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 90W on ViewFinity S9 (S90PC), 140W on UltraSharp U3225QE.
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