Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 31.5" Black 2025
Dell
85 Overall Score
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Acer Predator X32 Xbmiipphuzx 31.5" Black 2026
Acer
84 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 31.5" Black 2025
78 out of 100 high confidence 44 reviews
The Dell UltraSharp U3225QE is widely praised for its excellent picture quality, color accuracy, and versatile connectivity, making it a top choice for productivity and creative work. Many users appreciate the 120 Hz refresh rate and Thunderbolt 4 charging, which reduce desk clutter. However, delivery issues with previously opened or damaged boxes are a recurring complaint, alongside a few reports of a loud buzzing sound and missing documentation for the USB hub setup. Overall, verified buyers are very satisfied, but packaging and quality control concerns temper the enthusiasm.
Pros
- Excellent picture and color quality
- 120 Hz refresh rate is smooth
- Thunderbolt 4 charging reduces clutter
- Versatile port selection
- Good value for the price
Cons
- Boxes previously opened or damaged in transit
- Loud buzzing noise from top of monitor
- Poor documentation for USB hub setup
- Dimmer/warmer than older model
Picture quality 12
Build quality 4
Connectivity 8
Value for money 5
Shipping and packaging 6
Noise 2
Acer Predator X32 Xbmiipphuzx 31.5" Black 2026
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Scores
Gaming
Professional
Office
Creative
Entertainment
Portable
Specifications
| Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 31.5" | Acer Predator X32 Xbmiipphuzx 31.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 31.5" | 31.5" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,700 |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible★ | FreeSync Premium |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 600 nits | 1000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB | DCI-P3 99% |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 2★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Power | 31W★ | 285W |
| Weight | 13.65 kg | 9.71 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 31.5" Black 2025
- Strong color (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong display (89th percentile)89th %ile
Acer Predator X32 Xbmiipphuzx 31.5" Black 2026
- Strong color (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 31.5"
Scores 85 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 4 of 31 specs.