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Dell UltraSharp U3225QE — 32″ 4K IPS Black · Thunderbolt 5
Dell

Dell UltraSharp U3225QE

32″ 4K IPS Black · Thunderbolt 5

90
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM wins by 2
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM — 27″ QHD OLED · 240Hz · True 10-bit
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
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Picture quality

ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM

Color accuracy and HDR performance

ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM leads on hdr (92 vs 64).

Value for money

ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM more score per dollar ($999 vs $1,099).

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

Dell UltraSharp U3225QE versus ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM — full spec comparison
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.

Which is better for picture quality, Dell UltraSharp U3225QE or ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM? +

ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM — leads on hdr (92 vs 64). Color accuracy and HDR performance.

Which is the better value, Dell UltraSharp U3225QE or ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM? +

ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM — more score per dollar ($999 vs $1,099). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.