Dell
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE
32″ 4K IPS Black · Thunderbolt 5
90
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM wins by 2
ASUS
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM
27″ QHD OLED · 240Hz · True 10-bit
92
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Dell UltraSharp U3225QE lands at 90 and ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM at 92. That puts ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM ahead by 2 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 ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM if…
- ✓QD-OLED with 1300-nit highlight peak
- ✓Built-in heatsink for sustained brightness
- ✓USB-C 90W power delivery
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 90
vs 92 ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM
Score breakdown
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE
90 color 92
motion 70
hdr 64
features 94
display 0
gaming 0
ergonomics 0
value 0
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM
92 color 0
motion 95
hdr 92
features 0
display 95
gaming 96
ergonomics 88
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Dell UltraSharp U3225QE | ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | IPS Black | — |
| Resolution | ▲ 3840×2160 | 2560×1440 |
| Refresh | 60Hz | — |
| Connectivity | TB5 140 W PD, HDMI, DP 2.1, USB hub | 2× HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4 DSC, USB-C 90W |
| Display | — | 27″ QD-OLED |
| Refresh rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Response time | — | 0.03 ms (GtG) |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
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
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM
Pros
- +QD-OLED with 1300-nit highlight peak
- +Built-in heatsink for sustained brightness
- +USB-C 90W power delivery
Cons
- −QHD only, not 4K
- −Reflective screen
- −OSD joystick fiddly
FAQ: Dell UltraSharp U3225QE vs ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM
Which is better, Dell UltraSharp U3225QE or ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM? +
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM worth the price? +
At $999, ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in gaming.
Does Dell UltraSharp U3225QE or ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM 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.