Dell
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE
32″ 4K IPS Black · Thunderbolt 5
90
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE wins by 3
Apple
Apple Studio Display
27″ 5K · Retina · Thunderbolt 3
87
/ 100
From $1,599
Specdex verdict
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Dell UltraSharp U3225QE lands at 90 and Apple Studio Display at 87. That puts Dell UltraSharp U3225QE ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Dell UltraSharp U3225QE if…
- ✓Best text clarity in class
- ✓Thunderbolt 5 140 W PD
- ✓IPS Black 3000:1 contrast
Pick Apple Studio Display if…
- ✓Razor-sharp 218 ppi
- ✓Great color out of the box
- ✓Single-cable dock via TB3
Score breakdown
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE
90 color 92
motion 70
hdr 64
features 94
Apple Studio Display
87 color 92
motion 72
hdr 60
features 80
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE
Apple Studio Display
Panel
IPS Black
IPS LCD
Resolution
3840×2160
5120×2880
Refresh
60Hz
60Hz
Connectivity
TB5 140 W PD, HDMI, DP 2.1, USB hub
Thunderbolt 3, 3× USB-C
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
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
FAQ: Dell UltraSharp U3225QE vs Apple Studio Display
Which is better, Dell UltraSharp U3225QE or Apple Studio Display? +
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Dell UltraSharp U3225QE worth the price? +
At $1,099, Dell UltraSharp U3225QE delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in features.
Is Apple Studio Display worth the price? +
At $1,599, Apple Studio Display delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in color.
Does Dell UltraSharp U3225QE or Apple Studio Display 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.