Dell UltraSharp U3225QE

Dell UltraSharp U3225QE

Dell's 31.5-inch 4K 120 Hz IPS Black hub monitor, pairing Thunderbolt 4 and 140 W charging with 2.5 GbE and a KVM.

  • 31.5"
  • 4K
  • 120 Hz
  • IPS
  • DisplayHDR 600

PCPR score

8.1

Great

Best price we’ve seen

$1,030Nov 9

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The short version

The UltraSharp U3225QE is a 31.5-inch 3840x2160 IPS Black monitor with a 120 Hz refresh rate, 3,000:1 rated contrast, 99% DCI-P3 and DisplayHDR 600. Like its smaller sibling it works as a full desk hub, with Thunderbolt 4 power delivery up to 140 W, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, a KVM and DisplayPort output for daisy-chaining. It suits large-screen productivity and color-minded work, but contrast trails OLED and it has no speakers.

Pros

  • 31.5-inch 4K IPS Black with 3,000:1 rated contrast and 99% DCI-P3
  • DisplayHDR 600 certification on a 3,000:1 contrast panel
  • Thunderbolt 4 upstream with up to 140 W power delivery
  • 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, KVM and a DisplayPort output for daisy-chaining

Cons

  • IPS panel cannot match OLED black levels
  • No built-in speakers
  • Expensive compared with non-Thunderbolt 4K monitors of similar size

Best for

  • Large-screen productivity with single-cable laptop docking
  • Color-minded work that benefits from 99% DCI-P3 coverage

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Full specifications

Display

Screen size
31.5"
Horizontal resolution
3,840 px
Vertical resolution
2,160 px
Resolution
4K
Aspect ratio
16:9
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Panel
IPS
Curvature
Flat
HDR certification
DisplayHDR 600
DCI-P3 coverage
99 %

Performance

Response time
5 ms

Ports & I/O

HDMI inputs
1
HDMI version
2.1
DisplayPort inputs
1
DisplayPort version
1.4
USB-C video inputs
1
USB-C power delivery
140 W

Features

Built-in KVM
Yes
Speakers
No

Fit

VESA mount
100x100
Weight without stand
6.5 kg
Height-adjustable stand
Yes

Compatibility notes

  • VESA 100x100; Dell lists about 14.4 lb (6.5 kg) for the panel, so check your arm's rating
  • Thunderbolt 4 upstream provides video and up to 140 W; DisplayPort out allows daisy-chaining a second monitor

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What reviewers and owners say

  • TechRadar

    Positive

    TechRadar praises this 32-inch 4K Thunderbolt hub monitor for its eye comfort, 120Hz motion, contrast, KVM and rich connectivity, while faulting the absent speakers and lack of OLED.

    4.5/5 · Review

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Common questions

What is the difference between the U3225QE and the U2725QE?

The U3225QE is the larger 31.5-inch model, and Dell's table lists 600 nits for it without saying whether that is typical or peak; the 27-inch U2725QE lists 450 nits typical and 600 peak. Both have 4K 120 Hz IPS Black panels and the same Thunderbolt 4 hub connectivity.

Does the U3225QE support Thunderbolt charging for laptops?

Yes. Dell lists up to 140 W of power delivery through its Thunderbolt 4 upstream port, which also carries video and data over a single cable.

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