MONITOR COMPARISON · UPDATED NOVEMBER 2026
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Dell U3225QE vs ASUS ROG Strix XG32UCG Comparison
IPS
Dell
8.4
/10
48 Hz - 120 HzRefresh Rate
IPSPanel Type
Edge LEDBacklight Type
Display / HDR 600HDR Support
IPS 160Hz
Asus
8.0
/10
160 HzRefresh Rate
IPSPanel Type
W-LEDBacklight Type
HDR10 / Display /…HDR Support
Overview
Forty hertz and a different job description separate the Dell U3225QE vs ASUS ROG Strix XG32UCG, even though each is a 31.5-inch 3840 × 2160 IPS display at 140 ppi. The ROG Strix reaches 160 Hz with a 0.3 ms best-case response and G-Sync Compatible adaptive sync, but only 350 nits (400 peak in HDR 400), 1000:1 contrast and 95% DCI-P3. It connects through HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4 and a 15 W USB-C port. The Dell stops at 120 Hz while delivering 450 nits, 3000:1 contrast, 99% DCI-P3 and Thunderbolt 4 with Ethernet.
Full Specification Comparison
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Rating | 8.4 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Brand | Dell | Asus |
| Category | Monitor | Monitor |
| Model Information | ||
| Brand | Dell | ASUS |
| Series | UltraSharp | ROG Strix |
| Model | U3225QE | ROG Strix XG32UCG |
| Model Alias | UltraSharp U3225QE | XG32UCG |
| Full Product Name | Dell U3225QE | ASUS ROG Strix XG32UCG |
| Model Year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Monitor Type | -- | Gaming Monitor |
| Market Position | -- | Upper-Mid to High-End Gaming |
| Primary Use | -- | Competitive & Immersive Gaming |
| Launch Status | -- | 2025 |
| Available Colors | Black and Silver | Black |
| Warranty | -- | 3 years (36 months) standard limited warranty from date of purchase |
| Burn-In Warranty | -- | Not applicable (non-OLED panel) |
| Display & Panel | ||
| Screen Size | 31.5 in | 31.5 in |
| Exact Diagonal | 800.1 mm (31.50 in) | 801 mm (31.54 in) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Active Display Width | 697.31 mm (27.45 in) | 698.112 mm (27.48 in) |
| Active Display Height | 392.23 mm (15.44 in) | 392.688 mm (15.46 in) |
| Display Area | -- | 88.92 % (percent) |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 93.46% | -- |
| Panel Type? | IPS | IPS |
| Panel Technology | IPS Black technology | Local dimming zones - 8 | -- |
| Backlight Type? | Edge LED (Local Dimming) | W-LED |
| 3D Support | No | No |
| Screen Coating | Anti-glare / Matte (3H) | Anti-glare / Matte (3H) |
| Resolution & Pixel Details | ||
| Native Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels | 3840 x 2160 pixels / Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p |
| Pixel Density | 140 PPI | 139 ppi / 55 ppcm |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.182 mm (millimeters) | 0.182 mm (millimeters) |
| Picture Quality & Color | ||
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits | 10 bits |
| FRC | No | -- |
| Display Colors | 1073.7 million colors (30 bits) | 1073741824 colors / 30 bits |
| Typical Brightness | 450 cd/m² | 350 cd/m² |
| Peak Brightness | -- | 400 cd/m² |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 3000 : 1 | 1000 : 1 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| HDR Support? | Display / HDR 600 | HDR10 / Display / HDR 400 |
| HDR10? | -- | Yes |
| sRGB Coverage | 100% | 130 % |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 99% | 95% |
| Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming | ||
| Native Refresh Rate | -- | 160 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 120 Hz | 48 Hz - 160 Hz |
| Minimum Response Time | 5 ms | 0.3 ms |
| MPRT Response Time | -- | 0.3 ms (MPRT) |
| Adaptive-Sync? | -- | NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible |
| NVIDIA G-Sync? | -- | Compatible |
| Motion Blur Reduction | -- | ELMB Sync |
| Shadow Boost | -- | Yes |
| Crosshair | -- | Yes |
| Dynamic Crosshair | -- | Yes |
| AI Gaming Features | -- | Yes |
| GameVisual | -- | Yes |
| Ports & Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 1 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| HDMI Bandwidth | -- | 24 k Hz - 380 k Hz |
| DisplayPort Input | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort Output | 1× DisplayPort 1.4 | -- |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| DisplayPort Bandwidth | -- | HBR3 |
| USB-C Video Input | 1× USB-C | Yes |
| DisplayPort Alt Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Display Stream Compression | Yes | -- |
| HDCP Support | Yes | Yes |
| HDCP Version | 2.2 | -- |
| USB-C Power Delivery | -- | 15W |
| USB-A Ports | 5 | -- |
| USB-B Upstream | 1 | -- |
| Audio Output | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| Headphone Output | -- | 3.5 mm Audio Out |
| Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features | ||
| Built-In Camera | No | No |
| Ergonomics & Stand | ||
| VESA Mount | 100 x 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm |
| VESA Size | 100 x 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes | Yes |
| Height Adjustment | 150 mm | 110 mm |
| Height Adjustment Range | 150 mm (5.91 in) | 110 mm (4.33 in) |
| Tilt Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Forward Tilt | 5 ° | 5 ° |
| Backward Tilt | 21 ° | 20 ° / 1 / 4" Tripod Socket |
| Swivel Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Left Swivel | 30 ° | 25 ° |
| Right Swivel | 30 ° | 25 ° |
| Pivot Adjustment | Yes | -- |
| Left Pivot | 90 ° | -- |
| Right Pivot | 90 ° | -- |
| Portrait Mode | -- | No |
| Security Lock | -- | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Lock | -- | Kensington Lock |
| Dimensions, Weight & Design | ||
| Dimensions With Stand | 713.2 × 468.94 × 215 mm | 717 mm x 464 mm x 246 mm (W x H x D) |
| Dimensions Without Stand | 713.2 × 410.34 × 57.5 mm | 717 mm x 430 mm x 82 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight With Stand | 9.34 kg (20.59 lbs) | 9.9 kg (21.83 lbs) |
| Weight Without Stand | 6.52 kg (14.37 lbs) | 6.6 kg (14.55 lbs) |
| Stand Width | 287.5 mm (11.32 in) | -- |
| Stand Depth | 215 mm (8.46 in) | 246 mm (9.69 in) |
| RGB Lighting | -- | Yes |
| Security Lock Slot | Yes | -- |
| Power & Operating Conditions | ||
| Power Input | 100–240V | 100–240V |
| 110V Input Range | 100 V - 120 V | 100 V - 120 V |
| 220V Input Range | 220 V - 240 V | 220 V - 240 V |
| AC Frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz | 50 Hz - 60 Hz |
| Average Power Consumption | 30.5 W | 30 W |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 335 W | -- |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.5 W |
| Off Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.3 W |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C - 40 °C (32 °F - 104 °F) | -- |
| Operating Humidity | 10% – 80% | -- |
| Operating Altitude | 5000 m | -- |
| Storage Temperature | -20 °C - 60 °C (-4 °F - 140 °F) | -- |
| Storage Humidity | 5% - 90% | -- |
| Storage Altitude | 12192 m | -- |
| Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features | ||
| Flicker-Free | Yes | Yes |
| Low Blue Light | Yes | Yes |
| ComfortView Plus | Yes | -- |
| Desktop Control Software | -- | Yes |
| Monitor Management Software | -- | Yes |
| Aura Sync | -- | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Slot | -- | Yes (Kensington lock slot) |
| Additional Monitor Features |
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| Certifications, Standards & Licenses | ||
| Energy Star | Yes | -- |
| EPEAT | EPEAT Gold | -- |
| TCO Certified | TCO Certified Edge | -- |
| TCO Certified Edge | TCO Certified Edge | -- |
| TÜV Flicker-Free | -- | Yes |
| TÜV Low Blue Light | -- | Yes |
| VESA DisplayHDR? | Display / HDR 600 | Display / HDR 400 |
| VESA AdaptiveSync? | -- | Display 160Hz |
| RoHS | Yes | Yes |
| CE | -- | Yes |
| FCC | Yes | Yes |
| ErP | -- | Yes |
| J-Moss | -- | Yes |
| PSE | -- | Yes |
| UL | -- | Yes |
| BSMI | -- | Yes |
| WEEE | -- | Yes |
| Included Accessories | ||
| DisplayPort Cable | Yes | DisplayPort cable |
| Packaging Information | ||
| Package Dimensions | -- | 900 mm x 526 mm x 224 mm (W x H x D) |
| Package Width | -- | 900 mm (35.43 in) |
| Package Height | -- | 526 mm (20.71 in) |
| Package Depth | -- | 224 mm (8.82 in) |
| Package Weight | -- | 12.1 kg (26.68 lbs) |
Verdict
Bottom line
The U3225QE is the right buy for office, editing and docking with its 3000:1 contrast and 99% DCI-P3. The ROG Strix XG32UCG suits shooter fans who want 4K at 160 Hz with 0.3 ms pixels. The deciding factor is workstation polish against gaming speed.
Buy this ifDell U3225QE
- Thunderbolt 4 with Ethernet and KVM
- 450 nits and 3000:1 contrast
- 99% DCI-P3 against 95%
Buy this ifASUS ROG Strix XG32UCG
- 4K at 160 Hz
- 0.3 ms response with G-Sync Compatible
- USB-C input with HDR 400 support
| Use case | Better pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Photo & colour work | Dell U3225QE | 99% DCI-P3, 450 nits |
| Competitive gaming | ASUS ROG Strix XG32UCG | 160 Hz and 0.3 ms |
| Laptop docking | Dell U3225QE | Thunderbolt 4 versus 15 W USB-C |
| Dark-room contrast | Dell U3225QE | 3000:1 against 1000:1 |
| Desk adjustment | Dell U3225QE | 150 mm height and pivot |
Data & scoring note
Methodology: The verdict and comparison notes on this page were written and checked by an editor working from the full specification table below. Conclusions are based on manufacturer-listed specifications only - no benchmark testing, measured brightness or hands-on use is claimed unless stated. Missing values are left blank rather than estimated. Report an error.
Updated: October 2026
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