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BenQ PD3220U vs Dell UltraSharp U3225QE

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

BenQ PD3220U comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.7 vs 4.1). The gap is mostly about Multi-computer users needing a KVM switch and Thunderbolt 3 — read the strengths below before deciding.

BenQ PD3220U
Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best 4K Monitors
BenQ PD3220U
3 sources$400as of May 8

Aimed at creative professionals, the BenQ PD3220U is a 32-inch 4K display with excellent picture performance, a deep set of inputs including Thunderbolt 3, and a KVM switch built in. The design and build quality are a step above. Weak points: the built-in speakers, and brightness that is only adequate for HDR.

Strengths
  • — Excellent display performance with 4K resolution, high pixel density, and HDR capability
  • — Wide range of connectivity options including Thunderbolt 3, HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-C
  • — Built-in KVM switch for easy control of multiple computers, as TechRadar notes
Watch-outs
  • — Built-in speakers are not great
  • — Brightness is only 350 cd/m2, which is not ideal for HDR content
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Dell UltraSharp U3225QE
Ranked #3 in Best 4K Monitors
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE
4 sources1 derived$814.99as of Sep 25

Dell's second-generation IPS Black panel is the foundation of the UltraSharp U3225QE, a 32-inch 4K productivity monitor with a 3,000:1 contrast ratio, 134% DCI-P3 coverage, and a Thunderbolt 4 hub rated for 140W power delivery. PCWorld calls it a new high bar for office monitors and TechRadar gives it 4.5/5 stars, while LaptopMag praises the color but flags 339-nit brightness and panel wobble. Get it if you want the U2723QE's hub layout on a larger 32-inch IPS Black canvas.

Strengths
  • — IPS Black panel hits a measured 3,000:1 contrast ratio — best in class for office IPS
  • — Thunderbolt 4 hub with 140W PD, RJ45 Ethernet, and full USB-A/C complement
  • — 134% DCI-P3 coverage with strong factory calibration for color-critical work
Watch-outs
  • — Peak brightness of ~340 nits is underwhelming for a flagship at this price
  • — Panel exhibits noticeable wobble on minor desk movement (per LaptopMag)
  • — No built-in speakers — surprising omission at the $950+ MSRP
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Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

How they stack up

BenQ PD3220U

The BenQ PD3220U offers a unique advantage with its built-in KVM switch, allowing seamless control of multiple computers, a feature absent in the Dell U2723QE, LG UltraFine 32UN880-B, and ASUS ProArt PA279CRV.

Dell UltraSharp U3225QE

The Dell U3225QE is the natural step-up from the 27-inch Dell U2723QE in this category — same IPS Black DNA and KVM-style hub, but a larger 32-inch panel rivaling the BenQ PD3220U's footprint. Versus the BenQ it offers higher 140W PD (vs. BenQ's 85W) and RJ45 networking, though the BenQ retains its built-in KVM hardware switch.

Specs side-by-side

SpecBenQ PD3220UDell UltraSharp U3225QE
Panel Type31.5" IPS31.5-inch IPS Black
Resolution3840x21603840 x 2160 (4K UHD, ~140 PPI)
Refresh Rate60Hz60 Hz (120 Hz at lower depth)
HDR SupportHDR10HDR400
Color Gamut95% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB100% sRGB, 99% DCI-P3, 134% DCI-P3 measured
ConnectivityThunderbolt 3 (85W), HDMI 2.0, DP 1.41x Thunderbolt 4 (140W PD), 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x DP 1.4, 1x RJ45, USB-C/A hub
Brightness350 cd/m2450 nits peak HDR (~340 nits sustained)
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