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Dell UltraSharp U3225QE vs ViewSonic VP2786-4K

What UltraSharp U3225QE does better (5) and where VP2786-4K wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Dell UltraSharp U3225QE
Dell · 2025UltraSharp U3225QE
9.4Score
5 advantages≈ $900
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ViewSonic VP2786-4K
ViewSonic · 2022VP2786-4K
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ $1,000
9.0Screen7.4
9.4Colour accuracy7.2
7.8Connectivity6.5
6.4Design & ergonomics5.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

UltraSharp U3225QEVP2786-4K
713 × 619215613 × 449.1232
UltraSharp U3225QEVP2786-4KDifference
Height619 mm449.1 mm+169.9 mm
Width713 mm613 mm+100 mm
Depth215 mm232 mm−17 mm
Weight9.3 kg8.3 kg+1 kg

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

Why is UltraSharp U3225QE better than VP2786-4K?

  1. USB-C charging (Power Delivery)140 W vs 90 W+56%
  2. Contrast ratio (static)3,000:1 vs 1,300:12.3×
  3. Brightness (typical)450 nits vs 350 nits+29%
  4. Screen size31.5″ vs 27″+17%
  5. Height adjustment150 mm vs 130 mm+15%

Why is VP2786-4K better than UltraSharp U3225QE?

  1. Pixel density140 ppi vs 163 ppi+16%
  2. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
  3. Weight9.34 kg vs 8.3 kg+13%
Specifications

Side by side

ViewSonic VP2786-4KViewSonic VP2786-4K≈ $1,0008.0
Display
Screen size31.5″27″
Resolution3840 × 21603840 × 2160
Resolution class4K UHD4K UHD
Pixel density140 ppi163 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate120 Hz—
Brightness (typical)450 nits350 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%—
Adobe RGB coverage—100%
DCI-P3 coverage99%98%
Colour accuracy (ΔE, claimed)—ΔE 2
Colour depth10 bit10 bit
Hardware calibration—Yes
Factory calibrated (report)—Yes
HDRDisplayHDR 600—
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)140 W90 W
ThunderboltYes—
KVM switchYes—
HDMI inputs12
DisplayPort inputs11
USB hubYes—
Ethernet (RJ45)Yes—
Daisy chain (DP MST)Yes—
Built-in speakersNoYes
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment150 mm130 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)Yes—
SwivelYesYes
VESA mount100 × 100 mm—
Weight9.34 kg8.3 kg
Width713 mm613 mm
Height619 mm449 mm
Depth215 mm232 mm
Product lineDell UltraSharp—
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