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BenQ PD3225U vs Dell UltraSharp U3425WE

What PD3225U does better (5) and where UltraSharp U3425WE wins (4) — every spec side by side.

BenQ PD3225U
BenQ · 2024PD3225U
8.3Score
5 advantages≈ $1,100
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Dell UltraSharp U3425WE
Dell · 2024UltraSharp U3425WE
6.2Score
4 advantages≈ $900
7.5Screen6.2
5.2Connectivity4.9
8.1Design & ergonomics3.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD3225UUltraSharp U3425WE
715 × 628273813 × 543240
PD3225UUltraSharp U3425WEDifference
Height628 mm543 mm+85 mm
Width715 mm813 mm−98 mm
Depth273 mm240 mm+33 mm
Weight8.2 kg10.8 kg−2.6 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is PD3225U better than UltraSharp U3425WE?

  1. Pixel density140 ppi vs 110 ppi+27%
  2. Brightness (typical)400 nits vs 300 nits+33%
  3. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
  4. Pivot (portrait rotation)Yes · UltraSharp U3425WE: No
  5. Weight8.2 kg vs 10.81 kg+32%

Why is UltraSharp U3425WE better than PD3225U?

  1. Refresh rate60 Hz vs 120 Hz2×
  2. USB-C charging (Power Delivery)85 W vs 90 W+6%
  3. Screen size31.5″ vs 34″+8%
  4. sRGB coverage98% vs 100%+2%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ PD3225UBenQ PD3225U≈ $1,1008.3
Display
Screen size31.5″34″
Resolution3840 × 21603440 × 1440
Resolution class4K UHDUltrawide QHD
Pixel density140 ppi110 ppi
Aspect ratio16:921:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
Brightness (typical)400 nits300 nits
Contrast ratio (static)2,000:12,000:1
Response time5 ms5 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Curved screen—Yes
Colour
sRGB coverage98%100%
DCI-P3 coverage98%98%
Colour depth—10 bit
HDRDisplayHDR 400—
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)85 W90 W
ThunderboltYesYes
KVM switchYesYes
HDMI inputs21
DisplayPort inputs11
USB hubYesYes
Daisy chain (DP MST)—Yes
Built-in speakersYesYes
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment150 mm150 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)YesNo
SwivelYesYes
VESA mount100 × 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Weight8.2 kg10.81 kg
Width715 mm813 mm
Height628 mm543 mm
Depth273 mm240 mm
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