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Dell UltraSharp U3225QE vs XP-Pen Artist Ultra 16

What UltraSharp U3225QE does better (4) and where Artist Ultra 16 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Dell UltraSharp U3225QE
Dell · 2025UltraSharp U3225QE
9.4Score
4 advantages≈ $900
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XP-Pen Artist Ultra 16
XP-Pen · 2025Artist Ultra 16
9.4Score
5 advantages≈ $810
9.0Screen9.5
9.4Colour accuracy8.7
7.8Connectivity7.9
6.4Design & ergonomics6.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

UltraSharp U3225QEArtist Ultra 16
713 × 619215405 × 27313.5
UltraSharp U3225QEArtist Ultra 16Difference
Height619 mm273 mm+346 mm
Width713 mm405 mm+308 mm
Depth215 mm13.5 mm+201.5 mm
Weight9.3 kg1.5 kg+7.8 kg

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

Why is UltraSharp U3225QE better than Artist Ultra 16?

  1. Brightness (typical)450 nits vs 350 nits+29%
  2. Screen size31.5″ vs 15.5″2×
  3. Refresh rate120 Hz vs 60 Hz2×
  4. sRGB coverage100% vs 98%+2%

Why is Artist Ultra 16 better than UltraSharp U3225QE?

  1. Pixel density140 ppi vs 284 ppi2×
  2. Contrast ratio (static)3,000:1 vs 100,000:133.3×
  3. Response time5 ms vs 1 ms5×
  4. Weight9.34 kg vs 1.53 kg6.1×
  5. Panel typeIPS vs OLED
Specifications

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Display
Screen size31.5″15.5″
Resolution3840 × 21603840 × 2160
Resolution class4K UHD4K UHD
Pixel density140 ppi284 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeIPSOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz60 Hz
Brightness (typical)450 nits350 nits
Peak brightness (HDR)600 nits—
Contrast ratio (static)3,000:1100,000:1
Response time5 ms1 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Fully laminated screen—Yes
Colour
sRGB coverage100%98%
Adobe RGB coverage—99%
DCI-P3 coverage99%98%
Colour depth10 bit10 bit
HDRDisplayHDR 600—
Pen & controls
Pressure levels—16,384
Tilt recognition—±60°
Active area—344.2 × 193.6 mm
Active area width—344 mm
Active area height—194 mm
Active area (surface)—666 cm²
Pen resolution—5,080 lpi
Report rate—220 RPS
Pen accuracy (centre)—±0.4 mm
Battery-free pen—Yes
Pen with eraser—Yes
Multi-touch—Yes
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)140 W—
ThunderboltYes—
KVM switchYes—
HDMI inputs1—
DisplayPort inputs1—
USB hubYes—
Ethernet (RJ45)Yes—
Daisy chain (DP MST)Yes—
Wireless connection—No
Built-in speakersNo—
Compatibility—Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment150 mm—
Pivot (portrait rotation)Yes—
SwivelYes—
VESA mount100 × 100 mm—
Weight9.34 kg1.53 kg
Width713 mm405 mm
Height619 mm273 mm
Depth215 mm14 mm
Product lineDell UltraSharpXP-Pen Artist
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