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BenQ PD2725U — 27″ · 4K Thunderbolt 3
BenQ

BenQ PD2725U

27″ · 4K Thunderbolt 3

86
/ 100
From $999
VS
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE wins by 4
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, BenQ PD2725U lands at 86 and Dell UltraSharp U3225QE at 90. That puts Dell UltraSharp U3225QE ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick BenQ PD2725U 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
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Picture quality

Dell UltraSharp U3225QE

Color accuracy and HDR performance

Dell UltraSharp U3225QE leads on color (92 vs 86).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

BenQ PD2725U 86
vs
90 Dell UltraSharp U3225QE

Score breakdown

BenQ PD2725U
86
color 86
motion 72
hdr 62
features 84
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE
90
color 92
motion 70
hdr 64
features 94

Specs side-by-side

BenQ PD2725U versus Dell UltraSharp U3225QE — full spec comparison
Spec BenQ PD2725U Dell UltraSharp U3225QE
Panel
4K Thunderbolt 3
IPS Black
Size
27"
—
Release year
2021
—
Resolution
—
3840×2160
Refresh
—
60Hz
Connectivity
—
TB5 140 W PD, HDMI, DP 2.1, USB hub

BenQ PD2725U

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: BenQ PD2725U vs Dell UltraSharp U3225QE

Which is better, BenQ PD2725U or Dell UltraSharp U3225QE? +

Dell UltraSharp U3225QE scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is BenQ PD2725U worth the price? +

At $999, BenQ PD2725U delivers a Specdex score of 86 — 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 BenQ PD2725U 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.

Which is better for picture quality, BenQ PD2725U or Dell UltraSharp U3225QE? +

Dell UltraSharp U3225QE — leads on color (92 vs 86). Color accuracy and HDR performance.