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Dell UltraSharp U2725QE vs Dell UltraSharp U3225QE

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Dell UltraSharp U2725QE comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.4 vs 4.1). The gap is mostly about office professionals prioritizing photo/video editing — read the strengths below before deciding.

Dell UltraSharp U2725QE
Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best USB-C Monitors
Dell UltraSharp U2725QE
$660as of May 19

The Dell UltraSharp U2725QE is a productivity-focused 27-inch 4K monitor that delivers excellent image quality with DisplayHDR 600 certification. IT Pro praised its upgraded features including 120Hz refresh rate, Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, and improved contrast ratio. However, reviewers noted that while it's a worthy evolution for office use, it still falls short for serious gaming. RTINGS.com highlighted its matte anti-glare coating and enhanced on-screen display, though some users reported backlight uniformity issues. This monitor is best suited for professionals prioritizing photo and video editing over gaming performance.

Strengths
  • — Excellent image quality in both SDR and HDR with DisplayHDR 600 certification
  • — Improved 120Hz refresh rate for better productivity and light gaming
  • — 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4 connectivity supporting 120Hz 4K, USB 3.2 Gen 2, and 2.5Gbe Ethernet via single cable
Watch-outs
  • — Backlight and panel uniformity issues reported by some users
  • — Still not suitable for serious gaming despite 120Hz refresh rate
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Dell UltraSharp U3225QE
Ranked #3 in Best USB-C Monitors
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE
$825as of May 19

The Dell UltraSharp U3225QE is a 32-inch 4K monitor with Thunderbolt 3 hub capabilities and IPS Black panel technology. PCMag praised its display quality and hub functionality, while a MacRumors user noted it replaced a failing U3224KB model and runs at 2560x1440 resolution with 1.5x fractional scaling. The monitor is priced at $1,029.99 at Dell, though it's no longer available on Amazon. It's best suited for users seeking a high-resolution display with connectivity hub features.

Strengths
  • — 4K resolution with Thunderbolt 3 hub functionality
  • — IPS Black panel technology for improved color accuracy
  • — Supports 1440p resolution at 1.5x fractional scaling
Watch-outs
  • — Higher price point compared to previous U3224KB model
  • — No longer available at Amazon
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How they stack up

Dell UltraSharp U2725QE

The Dell UltraSharp U2725QE is the productivity-focused pick — IPS Black contrast and Thunderbolt 4 give it the cleanest desk-docking story in the lineup. It trades the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM's gaming features for a much lower price, while beating the older U2723QE on contrast and the larger U3225QE on cost-per-inch.

Dell UltraSharp U3225QE

The Dell UltraSharp U3225QE is the size pick — at 32 inches it gives more workspace than the 27-inch Dell U2725QE and U2723QE for users who want one big screen instead of a dual setup. It shares the U2725QE's Thunderbolt 4 hub story but stops short of the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM's gaming chops.

Specs side-by-side

SpecDell UltraSharp U2725QEDell UltraSharp U3225QE
Size27 inches32 inches
Resolution3840x21604K
Panel TypeIPS BlackIPS Black
Refresh Rate120Hz120Hz
ConnectivityThunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4Thunderbolt 4 (140W PD), HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4
HDRVESA DisplayHDR 600DisplayHDR 600
Weight7.06 kg (with stand)9.34 kg (with stand)
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