Apple
Apple Studio Display
27″ 5K · Retina · Thunderbolt 3
87
/ 100
From $1,599
VS
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE wins by 3
Dell
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE
32″ 4K IPS Black · Thunderbolt 5
90
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Apple Studio Display lands at 87 and Dell UltraSharp U3225QE at 90. That puts Dell UltraSharp U3225QE ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Apple Studio Display if…
- ✓Razor-sharp 218 ppi
- ✓Great color out of the box
- ✓Single-cable dock via TB3
Pick Dell UltraSharp U3225QE if…
- ✓Best text clarity in class
- ✓Thunderbolt 5 140 W PD
- ✓IPS Black 3000:1 contrast
Apple Studio Display 87
vs 90 Dell UltraSharp U3225QE
Score breakdown
Apple Studio Display
87 color 92
motion 72
hdr 60
features 80
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE
90 color 92
motion 70
hdr 64
features 94
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Apple Studio Display | Dell UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | IPS LCD | IPS Black |
| Resolution | ▲ 5120×2880 | 3840×2160 |
| Refresh | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Connectivity | Thunderbolt 3, 3× USB-C | TB5 140 W PD, HDMI, DP 2.1, USB hub |
Apple Studio Display
Pros
- +Razor-sharp 218 ppi
- +Great color out of the box
- +Single-cable dock via TB3
Cons
- −60Hz only
- −No HDR
- −Webcam mediocre
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE
Pros
- +Best text clarity in class
- +Thunderbolt 5 140 W PD
- +IPS Black 3000:1 contrast
Cons
- −60Hz only
- −No HDR brilliance
- −Color gamut not wide
FAQ: Apple Studio Display vs Dell UltraSharp U3225QE
Which is better, Apple Studio Display or Dell UltraSharp U3225QE? +
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Apple Studio Display worth the price? +
At $1,599, Apple Studio Display delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in color.
Is Dell UltraSharp U3225QE worth the price? +
At $1,099, Dell UltraSharp U3225QE delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in features.
Does Apple Studio Display or Dell UltraSharp U3225QE last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.