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Dell UltraSharp U3225QE vs ViewSonic VP2488-4K

What UltraSharp U3225QE does better (5) and where VP2488-4K wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Dell UltraSharp U3225QE
Dell · 2025UltraSharp U3225QE
9.4Score
5 advantages≈ $900
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ViewSonic VP2488-4K
ViewSonic · 2025VP2488-4K
9.2Score
3 advantages≈ $550
9.0Screen8.5
9.4Colour accuracy9.0
7.8Connectivity8.4
6.4Design & ergonomics6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

UltraSharp U3225QEVP2488-4K
713 × 619215540 × 42120.4
UltraSharp U3225QEVP2488-4KDifference
Height619 mm421 mm+198 mm
Width713 mm540 mm+173 mm
Depth215 mm20.4 mm+194.6 mm
Weight9.3 kg6.2 kg+3.1 kg

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

Why is UltraSharp U3225QE better than VP2488-4K?

  1. USB-C charging (Power Delivery)140 W vs 100 W+40%
  2. Contrast ratio (static)3,000:1 vs 1,300:12.3×
  3. Refresh rate120 Hz vs 60 Hz2×
  4. Screen size31.5″ vs 24″+31%
  5. Height adjustment150 mm vs 120 mm+25%

Why is VP2488-4K better than UltraSharp U3225QE?

  1. Pixel density140 ppi vs 184 ppi+31%
  2. Brightness (typical)450 nits vs 500 nits+11%
  3. Weight9.34 kg vs 6.2 kg+51%
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size31.5″24″
Resolution3840 × 21603840 × 2160
Resolution class4K UHD4K UHD
Pixel density140 ppi184 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate120 Hz60 Hz
Brightness (typical)450 nits500 nits
Peak brightness (HDR)600 nits—
Contrast ratio (static)3,000:11,300:1
Response time5 ms5 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage100%100%
DCI-P3 coverage99%98%
Colour accuracy (ΔE, claimed)—ΔE 1
Colour depth10 bit10 bit
HDRDisplayHDR 600—
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)140 W100 W
ThunderboltYesYes
KVM switchYes—
HDMI inputs11
DisplayPort inputs11
USB hubYes—
Ethernet (RJ45)Yes—
Daisy chain (DP MST)YesYes
Built-in speakersNoYes
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment150 mm120 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)YesYes
SwivelYesYes
VESA mount100 × 100 mm—
Weight9.34 kg6.2 kg
Width713 mm540 mm
Height619 mm421 mm
Depth215 mm20 mm
Product lineDell UltraSharp—
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