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Dell UltraSharp U3225QE vs Samsung ViewFinity S9

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

Dell UltraSharp U3225QE comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.1 vs 4.0). The gap is mostly about Best 32-inch 4K — IPS Black hub monitor for home-office pros — read the strengths below before deciding.

Dell UltraSharp U3225QE
Higher ratedRanked #3 in Best 4K Monitors
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE
4 sources1 derived$799.99as of Aug 1

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
$799.99 · Check Price on AmazonFull review →
Samsung ViewFinity S9
Ranked #4 in Best 4K Monitors
Samsung ViewFinity S9
4 sourcesall derived$1,600as of Aug 1

Samsung built the ViewFinity S9 (model S90PC / LS27C900PANXZA) to go after the Apple Studio Display: a 27-inch 5K (5120x2880) IPS productivity monitor with a matte coating, 99% DCI-P3 coverage, an integrated Thunderbolt 4 hub, and a detachable 4K SlimFit camera. TechRadar and TechPowerUp credit its hardware-calibrated color and Tizen smart-TV apps, while 9to5Mac and Six Colors call out backward-facing ports and middling speakers. The pick if you want Apple-class pixel density on Windows or Mac.

Strengths
  • — Native 5K 5120x2880 resolution at 218 PPI matching the Apple Studio Display
  • — Hardware-calibrated to 99% DCI-P3 / 100% sRGB with matte anti-glare coating
  • — Single-cable Thunderbolt 4 with 90W power delivery plus DP/HDMI for non-Mac users
Watch-outs
  • — Backward-facing ports between display and stand are awkward to cable up
  • — Built-in speakers are tinny — Trusted Reviews and 9to5Mac both flag audio as weak
  • — Frequent retail discounts to ~$900 mean buyers at $1,599 MSRP overpay
$1,600 · Buy at samsung.comFull review →

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

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. Versus the Apple Studio Display and Samsung ViewFinity S9, the Dell trades 5K pixel density for a much larger workspace and significantly better port flexibility.

Samsung ViewFinity S9

The Samsung ViewFinity S9 is the only 5K option in this category; the BenQ PD3220U and Dell U2723QE both stop at 4K UHD (3840x2160), giving the Samsung roughly 60% more pixels in a similar 27-inch footprint. Versus the BenQ's KVM and the Dell's IPS Black contrast, the Samsung trades on raw pixel density and Tizen smart-monitor extras, though its connectivity hub is less generous than the Dell's RJ45-equipped offering.

Specs side-by-side

SpecDell UltraSharp U3225QESamsung ViewFinity S9
Panel Type31.5-inch IPS Black27-inch IPS LCD with matte anti-glare coating
Resolution3840 x 2160 (4K UHD, ~140 PPI)5120 x 2880 (5K, 218 PPI)
Refresh Rate60 Hz (120 Hz at lower depth)60 Hz
HDR SupportHDR400HDR10
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 99% DCI-P3, 134% DCI-P3 measured99% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB, hardware calibrated
Connectivity1x Thunderbolt 4 (140W PD), 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x DP 1.4, 1x RJ45, USB-C/A hub1x Thunderbolt 4 (90W PD), 1x DisplayPort, 1x HDMI, USB hub
Brightness450 nits peak HDR (~340 nits sustained)600 nits peak
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