MONITOR COMPARISON · UPDATED NOVEMBER 2026
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Dell U3225QE vs BenQ MA320UP Comparison
IPS
Dell
8.4
/10
48 Hz - 120 HzRefresh Rate
IPSPanel Type
Edge LEDBacklight Type
Display / HDR 600HDR Support
IPS 60Hz
Benq
7.8
/10
60 HzRefresh Rate
IPSPanel Type
W-LEDBacklight Type
HDR10 / Display /…HDR Support
Overview
Refresh rate and brightness pull opposite ways in the Dell U3225QE vs BenQ MA320UP. Both are 31.5-inch 4K IPS panels at 140 ppi, but the BenQ is a 60 Hz display with 550 nits (600 peak), DisplayHDR 600, 1300:1 contrast and 90 W USB-C, with two HDMI 2.0 inputs, two USB-A ports and 2 × 3 W speakers. The Dell reaches 120 Hz at 450 nits with 3000:1 contrast, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4 and Thunderbolt 4, plus five USB-A ports, Ethernet, a KVM and a 150 mm stand with pivot. The BenQ's stand offers 115 mm of height and swivel.
Full Specification Comparison
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Rating | 8.4 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
| Brand | Dell | Benq |
| Category | Monitor | Monitor |
| Model Information | ||
| Brand | Dell | Ben Q |
| Series | UltraSharp | Design Vue |
| Model | U3225QE | MA320UP |
| Model Alias | UltraSharp U3225QE | -- |
| Full Product Name | Dell U3225QE | Ben Q MA320UP |
| Model Year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Monitor Type | -- | Professional / Creator Monitor |
| Monitor Category | -- | Mac-Oriented Productivity Monitor |
| Market Position | -- | Mac-Oriented Professional |
| Primary Use | -- | Mac-Based Creative Work & Productivity |
| Region / Variant | -- | Not specified |
| Launch Status | -- | Model year 2025 |
| Available Colors | Black and Silver | Silver |
| Warranty | -- | 3 years (36 months) |
| Burn-In Warranty | -- | Not applicable (non-OLED panel) |
| Display & Panel | ||
| Screen Size | 31.5 in | 31.5-inch |
| Exact Diagonal | 800.1 mm (31.50 in) | 801 mm / 80.1 cm / 31.5354 in / 2.628 ft |
| Screen Format | -- | 16:9 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Active Display Width | 697.31 mm (27.45 in) | 697.31 mm / 69.731 cm / 27.4531 in / 2.2878 ft |
| Active Display Height | 392.23 mm (15.44 in) | 392.23 mm / 39.223 cm / 15.4421 in / 1.2868 ft |
| Display Area | -- | 90.2 % (percent) |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 93.46% | -- |
| Panel Type? | IPS | IPS |
| Panel Technology | IPS Black technology | Local dimming zones - 8 | Nano Gloss Panel |
| Backlight Type? | Edge LED (Local Dimming) | W-LED |
| 3D Support | No | No |
| Screen Coating | Anti-glare / Matte (3H) | Glossy / Nano Gloss Panel |
| Resolution & Pixel Details | ||
| Native Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels | 3840 × 2160 |
| Pixel Density | 140 PPI | 140 PPI |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.182 mm (millimeters) | 0.182 mm (millimeters) |
| Picture Quality & Color | ||
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) (FRC: Yes) |
| FRC | No | Yes |
| Display Colors | 1073.7 million colors (30 bits) | 1073741824 colors |
| Typical Brightness | 450 cd/m² | 550 cd/m² |
| Peak Brightness | -- | 600 cd/m² |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 3000 : 1 | 1300 : 1 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| HDR Support? | Display / HDR 600 | HDR10 / Display / HDR 600 |
| HDR10? | -- | Yes |
| sRGB Coverage | 100% | 99% |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 99% | 97 % |
| Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming | ||
| Native Refresh Rate | -- | 60 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 120 Hz | 60 Hz (hertz) |
| Minimum Response Time | 5 ms | 5 ms / 0.0050 s |
| Motion Blur Reduction | -- | Yes |
| Ports & Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
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| HDMI Version | 2.1 | HDMI 2.0 |
| DisplayPort Input | 1 | -- |
| DisplayPort Output | 1× DisplayPort 1.4 | -- |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.4 | -- |
| USB-C Video Input | 1× USB-C | 1× USB-C |
| DisplayPort Alt Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Display Stream Compression | Yes | -- |
| HDCP Support | Yes | Yes |
| HDCP Version | 2.2 | -- |
| USB-C Data Speed | -- | 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) |
| USB-C Power Delivery | -- | 90W |
| USB-A Ports | 5 | 2 |
| 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 Speakers | -- | 2 x 3 W |
| Built-In Camera | No | No |
| Ergonomics & Stand | ||
| VESA Mount | 100 x 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm |
| VESA Size | 100 x 100 mm | 100 × 100 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes | Yes |
| Height Adjustment | 150 mm | 115 mm |
| Height Range | -- | 115 mm |
| Height Adjustment Range | 150 mm (5.91 in) | 115 mm / 11.5 cm / 4.5276 in / 0.3773 ft |
| Tilt Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Forward Tilt | 5 ° | 5 ° |
| Backward Tilt | 21 ° | 20 ° |
| Swivel Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Left Swivel | 30 ° | 15 ° |
| Right Swivel | 30 ° | 15 ° |
| Pivot Adjustment | Yes | -- |
| Left Pivot | 90 ° | 0 ° |
| Right Pivot | 90 ° | 90 ° |
| Portrait Mode | -- | Yes |
| Security Lock | -- | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Lock | -- | Kensington Lock |
| Dimensions, Weight & Design | ||
| Dimensions With Stand | 713.2 × 468.94 × 215 mm | 714.5 mm x 493.8 mm x 220.2 mm (W x H x D) |
| Dimensions Without Stand | 713.2 × 410.34 × 57.5 mm | 714.5 mm x 424.4 mm x 82.7 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight With Stand | 9.34 kg (20.59 lbs) | 9.1 kg |
| Weight Without Stand | 6.52 kg (14.37 lbs) | 6.05 kg |
| Stand Width | 287.5 mm (11.32 in) | -- |
| Stand Depth | 215 mm (8.46 in) | 220.2 mm / 22.02 cm / 8.6693 in / 0.7224 ft |
| 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 | 50/60Hz |
| Typical Power Consumption | -- | 45W |
| Average Power Consumption | 30.5 W | 45W |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 335 W | 250W |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.5W |
| Off Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.5 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 | -- |
| Reader Mode | -- | Yes |
| Auto Brightness | -- | Yes |
| Desktop Control Software | -- | Yes |
| Monitor Management Software | -- | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Slot | -- | Yes (Kensington lock slot) |
| Additional Monitor Features |
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| Certifications, Standards & Licenses | ||
| Energy Star | Yes | ENERGY STAR |
| EPEAT | EPEAT Gold | -- |
| TCO Certified | TCO Certified Edge | -- |
| TCO Certified Edge | TCO Certified Edge | -- |
| TÜV Flicker-Free | -- | TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified |
| TÜV Low Blue Light | -- | TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified |
| TÜV Eye Comfort | -- | Yes |
| VESA DisplayHDR? | Display / HDR 600 | Display / HDR 600 |
| RoHS | Yes | -- |
| FCC | Yes | -- |
| Included Accessories | ||
| HDMI Cable | -- | HDMI cable |
| DisplayPort Cable | Yes | -- |
Verdict
Bottom line
The U3225QE is the more complete 120 Hz workstation with Thunderbolt 4, Ethernet and far deeper contrast. The BenQ MA320UP counters with brighter 550 nits, 90 W USB-C and HDR 600 at 60 Hz. The deciding factor is refresh rate and contrast against peak brightness.
Buy this ifDell U3225QE
- 120 Hz against a 60 Hz cap
- 3000:1 contrast for deeper blacks
- Thunderbolt 4, KVM and 2.5 Gb Ethernet
Buy this ifBenQ MA320UP
- 550 nits typical, 600 nits peak
- 90 W USB-C charging and DisplayHDR 600
- 2 x 3 W speakers built in
| Use case | Better pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Dark-room contrast | Dell U3225QE | 3000:1 against 1300:1 |
| Bright rooms | BenQ MA320UP | 550 nits typical brightness |
| Laptop docking | Dell U3225QE | Thunderbolt 4, KVM, Ethernet |
| HDR video | BenQ MA320UP | DisplayHDR 600 with 600 nits peak |
| Fast motion | Dell U3225QE | 120 Hz against 60 Hz |
| Colour work | Dell U3225QE | 99% DCI-P3 against 97% |
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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