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Samsung ViewFinity S9 — 27″ · 5K IPS
Samsung

Samsung ViewFinity S9

27″ · 5K IPS

88
/ 100
From $1,599
VS
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE wins by 2
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE — 32″ 4K IPS Black · Thunderbolt 5
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

Samsung ViewFinity S9 versus Dell UltraSharp U3225QE — full spec comparison
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.