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Dell UltraSharp 32 4K Thunderbolt Hub (U3225QE) vs MSI MAG 325QF E18V

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DellUltraSharp 32 4K Thunderbolt Hub (U3225QE)MSIMAG 325QF E18V
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2025June 2025
Display
Screen size31.5″31.5″
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)2560 × 1440 (QHD)
Sharpness140 pixels per inch93 pixels per inch
PanelIPS (IPS Black)VA (Rapid VA)
Refresh rate120 Hz180 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)5 ms0.5 ms
Brightness (typical)450 nits300 nits
HDR peak brightness600 nits–
HDR certificationDisplayHDR 600–
Contrast ratio3,000:13,500:1
Colour range99% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB84% DCI-P3, 109% sRGB (CIE 1976)
DCI-P3 coverage99%84%
Colour accuracy (Delta E)Below 1.5–
Screen finishMatte–
ShapeFlatFlat
Adaptive sync–VESA AdaptiveSync
Colour depth1.07 billion colours10-bit (8-bit + FRC), 1.07 billion colours
Adobe RGB coverage–85% (CIE 1976)
sRGB coverage100% (CIE 1931)–
Colour accuracyDelta E < 1.5 (average) (sRGB, BT.709, DCI-P3, Display P3)–
HDR detail600 cd/m² HDR peakHDR Ready (MSI)
Response time detail5 ms (Fast mode), 8 ms (Normal mode)0.5 ms grey-to-grey (minimum)
Variable refresh range–48–180 Hz (Adaptive-Sync); console VRR on PS5 and Xbox
Viewing angles178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)178° / 178°
Pixel pitch0.18159 mm x 0.18159 mm0.2724 × 0.2724 mm
Eye careTÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (5 star), low blue light, ambient light sensor–
Connections
Video inputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 42 × HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a
USB-C chargingUp to 140 WNone
USB ports2 × USB-C, 5 × USB-A, Thunderbolt 4–
KVM switchYes–
EthernetYes–
SpeakersNoNo
HDMI detail1 x HDMI, up to 3840 x 2160 at 120 Hz FRL with VRR as specified in HDMI 2.1; no ARC/eARC or ALLM2 × HDMI 2.0b, 2560 × 1440 up to 144 Hz; Console Mode 1080p and 1440p at 60 and 120 Hz; HDMI CEC
DisplayPort detail1 x DisplayPort 1.4 in with DSC (DRR for Microsoft Windows); 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 outDisplayPort 1.4a (HBR3), 2560 × 1440 up to 180 Hz
Picture by picture–PIP and PBP
USB-C detailThunderbolt 4 upstream (DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC, Power Delivery 140 W); USB-C 10Gbps upstream for KVM; 2 x USB-C 10Gbps downstream in the quick access ports–
Daisy chainingThunderbolt 4 downstream port (15 W) or DisplayPort 1.4 out–
USB hub detail4 x USB-A 10Gbps; quick access ports with 1 x USB-A 10Gbps (BC 1.2) and 2 x USB-C 10Gbps–
Audio out3.5 mm analog 2.0 audio line outHeadphone out
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivotTilt
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand9.34 kg5.4 kg
Height adjustment150 mm–
Tilt-5° to 21°−5° to 20°
Swivel-30° to 30°–
Pivot-90° to 90°–
VESA pattern100 x 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Size with stand713.20 x 215.00 x 468.94–618.94 mm (W x D x H)713.9 × 249.7 × 507.9 mm (W × D × H)
Size without stand713.20 x 57.50 x 410.34 mm (W x D x H)713.9 × 61.1 × 420.1 mm (W × D × H)
Weight without stand6.52 kg–
ColoursSilver–
Power and support
Power use30.5 W on mode, 0.5 W standby, 1.5 W networked standby, 0.3 W off, 335 W maximum–
Energy classF–
Power supply100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 4.2 A (maximum)Internal, 100–240 V
SoftwareDell Display and Peripheral Manager (Easy Arrange)–
Warranty3 years limited hardware with Advanced Exchange Service (UK)–
In the boxStand, power cable, DisplayPort cable (1.8 m), USB-A to USB-C upstream cable (1 m), Thunderbolt 4 passive cable (1 m)DisplayPort cable, power cord, quick guide

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