Samsung
Samsung ViewFinity S9
27″ · 5K IPS
88
/ 100
From $1,599
VS
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE wins by 2
Dell
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE
32″ 4K IPS Black · Thunderbolt 5
90
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung ViewFinity S9 lands at 88 and Dell UltraSharp U3225QE at 90. That puts Dell UltraSharp U3225QE ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Samsung ViewFinity S9 if…
- ✓Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
- ✓Modern connectivity
- ✓Mature firmware
Pick Dell UltraSharp U3225QE if…
- ✓Best text clarity in class
- ✓Thunderbolt 5 140 W PD
- ✓IPS Black 3000:1 contrast
Samsung ViewFinity S9 88
vs 90 Dell UltraSharp U3225QE
Score breakdown
Samsung ViewFinity S9
88 color 88
motion 72
hdr 62
features 86
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE
90 color 92
motion 70
hdr 64
features 94
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung ViewFinity S9 | Dell UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | 5K IPS | IPS Black |
| Size | 27" | — |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| Resolution | — | 3840×2160 |
| Refresh | — | 60Hz |
| Connectivity | — | TB5 140 W PD, HDMI, DP 2.1, USB hub |
Samsung ViewFinity S9
Pros
- +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
- +Modern connectivity
- +Mature firmware
Cons
- −Stand ergonomics vary
- −HDR on IPS limited
- −OLED burn-in risk
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
FAQ: Samsung ViewFinity S9 vs Dell UltraSharp U3225QE
Which is better, Samsung ViewFinity S9 or Dell UltraSharp U3225QE? +
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung ViewFinity S9 worth the price? +
At $1,599, Samsung ViewFinity S9 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in color.
Is Dell UltraSharp U3225QE worth the price? +
At $1,099, Dell UltraSharp U3225QE delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in features.
Does Samsung ViewFinity S9 or Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 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.