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Dell UltraSharp U3225QE vs Dell UltraSharp U3226Q

What UltraSharp U3225QE does better (3) and where UltraSharp U3226Q wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Dell UltraSharp U3225QE
Dell · 2025UltraSharp U3225QE
9.4Score
3 advantages≈ $900
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Dell UltraSharp U3226Q
Dell · 2026UltraSharp U3226Q
8.9Score
4 advantages≈ $2,450
9.0Screen8.7
9.4Colour accuracy5.7
7.8Connectivity9.3
6.4Design & ergonomics6.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

UltraSharp U3225QEUltraSharp U3226Q
713 × 619215718 × 624217
UltraSharp U3225QEUltraSharp U3226QDifference
Height619 mm624 mm−5 mm
Width713 mm718 mm−5 mm
Depth215 mm217 mm−2 mm
Weight9.3 kg9.8 kg−0.5 kg

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

Why is UltraSharp U3225QE better than UltraSharp U3226Q?

  1. Brightness (typical)450 nits vs 300 nits+50%
  2. HDRDisplayHDR 600 vs DisplayHDR True Black 500
  3. Weight9.34 kg vs 9.84 kg+5%

Why is UltraSharp U3226Q better than UltraSharp U3225QE?

  1. Contrast ratio (static)3,000:1 vs 1,500,000:1500×
  2. Response time5 ms vs 0.03 ms166.7×
  3. Panel typeIPS vs OLED
  4. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
Specifications

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Display
Screen size31.5″31.5″
Resolution3840 × 21603840 × 2160
Resolution class4K UHD4K UHD
Pixel density140 ppi140 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeIPSOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness (typical)450 nits300 nits
Peak brightness (HDR)600 nits—
Contrast ratio (static)3,000:11,500,000:1
Response time5 ms0.03 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage100%100%
Adobe RGB coverage—94%
DCI-P3 coverage99%99%
Rec. 2020 coverage—80%
Colour depth10 bit10 bit
HDRDisplayHDR 600DisplayHDR True Black 500
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)140 W140 W
ThunderboltYesYes
KVM switchYesYes
HDMI inputs12
DisplayPort inputs11
USB hubYesYes
Ethernet (RJ45)Yes—
Daisy chain (DP MST)Yes—
Built-in speakersNoNo
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment150 mm150 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)YesYes
SwivelYesYes
VESA mount100 × 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Weight9.34 kg9.84 kg
Width713 mm718 mm
Height619 mm624 mm
Depth215 mm217 mm
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