Dell UltraSharp U3225QE
32″ 4K IPS Black · Thunderbolt 5
Samsung ViewFinity S9
27″ · 5K IPS
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Dell UltraSharp U3225QE lands at 90 and Samsung ViewFinity S9 at 88. That puts Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 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 Samsung ViewFinity S9 if…
- ✓Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
- ✓Modern connectivity
- ✓Mature firmware
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPicture quality
Dell UltraSharp U3225QEColor accuracy and HDR performance
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE leads on color (92 vs 88).
Value for money
Dell UltraSharp U3225QESpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE more score per dollar ($1,099 vs $1,599).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Dell UltraSharp U3225QE | Samsung ViewFinity S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | IPS Black | 5K IPS |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | — |
| Refresh | 60Hz | — |
| Connectivity | TB5 140 W PD, HDMI, DP 2.1, USB hub | — |
| Size | — | 27" |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE
- +Best text clarity in class
- +Thunderbolt 5 140 W PD
- +IPS Black 3000:1 contrast
- −60Hz only
- −No HDR brilliance
- −Color gamut not wide
Samsung ViewFinity S9
- +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
- +Modern connectivity
- +Mature firmware
- −Stand ergonomics vary
- −HDR on IPS limited
- −OLED burn-in risk
FAQ: Dell UltraSharp U3225QE vs Samsung ViewFinity S9
Which is better, Dell UltraSharp U3225QE or Samsung ViewFinity S9? +
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE scores 90 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 Samsung ViewFinity S9 worth the price? +
At $1,599, Samsung ViewFinity S9 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in color.
Does Dell UltraSharp U3225QE or Samsung ViewFinity S9 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 Samsung ViewFinity S9? +
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE — leads on color (92 vs 88). Color accuracy and HDR performance.
Which is the better value, Dell UltraSharp U3225QE or Samsung ViewFinity S9? +
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE — more score per dollar ($1,099 vs $1,599). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.