Dell
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE
32″ 4K IPS Black · Thunderbolt 5
90
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
Gigabyte
Gigabyte MO34WQC2
34″ ultrawide QD-OLED · 175Hz · DP 1.4
90
/ 100
From $749
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Dell UltraSharp U3225QE lands at 90 and Gigabyte MO34WQC2 at 90. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Dell UltraSharp U3225QE if…
- ✓Best text clarity in class
- ✓Thunderbolt 5 140 W PD
- ✓IPS Black 3000:1 contrast
Pick Gigabyte MO34WQC2 if…
- ✓34″ QD-OLED ultrawide at $749
- ✓Dual-mode 1080p @ 350Hz
- ✓Glossy panel reduces grayish tint
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 90
vs 90 Gigabyte MO34WQC2
Score breakdown
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE
90 color 92
motion 70
hdr 64
features 94
display 0
gaming 0
ergonomics 0
value 0
Gigabyte MO34WQC2
90 color 0
motion 92
hdr 88
features 0
display 95
gaming 95
ergonomics 84
value 92
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Dell UltraSharp U3225QE | Gigabyte MO34WQC2 |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | IPS Black | — |
| Resolution | ▲ 3840×2160 | 3440×1440 |
| Refresh | 60Hz | — |
| Connectivity | TB5 140 W PD, HDMI, DP 2.1, USB hub | 2× HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4 DSC, USB-C 18W |
| Display | — | 34″ QD-OLED, 1800R curve |
| Refresh rate | — | 175 Hz native (350 Hz at 1080p dual mode) |
| 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
Gigabyte MO34WQC2
Pros
- +34″ QD-OLED ultrawide at $749
- +Dual-mode 1080p @ 350Hz
- +Glossy panel reduces grayish tint
Cons
- −No DisplayPort 2.1
- −1800R curve not for everyone
- −OSD joystick fiddly
FAQ: Dell UltraSharp U3225QE vs Gigabyte MO34WQC2
Which is better, Dell UltraSharp U3225QE or Gigabyte MO34WQC2? +
Both score 90 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 Gigabyte MO34WQC2 worth the price? +
At $749, Gigabyte MO34WQC2 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in display.
Does Dell UltraSharp U3225QE or Gigabyte MO34WQC2 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.