Dell UltraSharp 40 Curved Thunderbolt Hub (U4025QW) vs Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80UD (37″)

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UltraSharp 40 Curved Thunderbolt Hub (U4025QW) compared with ViewFinity S8 S80UD (37″)
DellUltraSharp 40 Curved Thunderbolt Hub (U4025QW)SamsungViewFinity S8 S80UD (37″)
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2024March 2025
Display
Screen size39.7″37″
Resolution5120 × 2160 (5K2K) (better)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Sharpness140 pixels per inch (better)119 pixels per inch
PanelIPS (IPS Black)VA
Refresh rate120 Hz (better)60 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)5 ms5 ms
Brightness (typical)450 nits (better)350 nits
HDR formats–HDR10
HDR peak brightness600 nits–
HDR certificationDisplayHDR 600–
Contrast ratio2,000:13,000:1
Colour range99% DCI-P3, 99% Display P3, 100% sRGB100% sRGB (typical)
DCI-P3 coverage99%–
Colour accuracy (Delta E)Below 2–
Screen finishMatte–
ShapeCurved (2500R)Flat
Adaptive syncHDMI VRR–
Colour depth1.07 billion colours (8-bit + A-FRC)Up to 1.07 billion colours
sRGB coverage100%100% (typical)
Colour accuracyDelta E < 2 (average) (DCI-P3, Display P3, sRGB, BT.709); factory calibration report in the box–
HDR detail600 cd/m² HDR peak; HDR static metadata over HDMI–
Response time detail5 ms (Fast), 8 ms (Normal)–
Variable refresh range48–120 Hz (vertical scan range)–
Viewing angles178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)178° / 178°
Pixel pitch0.1815 mm x 0.1815 mm–
Eye careComfortView Plus hardware low blue light; TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (5 star); ambient light sensor; flicker-freeEye Saver Mode; flicker-free
Calibration–Factory tuned
Connections
Video inputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 4HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2, USB-C
USB-C chargingUp to 140 W (better)Up to 90 W
USB ports2 × USB-C, 5 × USB-A, Thunderbolt 43 × USB-A
KVM switchYesYes
EthernetYesYes
SpeakersYesNo
HDMI detail1 x HDMI, up to 5120 x 2160 at 120 Hz FRL with HDR static metadata and VRR as specified in HDMI 2.1HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2
DisplayPort detail1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 2.3), up to 5120 x 2160 at 120 Hz with HDR and DSC; internal MST (Screen Partition) over DisplayPort and Thunderbolt 4DisplayPort 1.2, HDCP 2.2
USB-C detailThunderbolt 4 upstream (DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode, USB 10Gbps, Power Delivery up to 140 W EPR); USB-C 10Gbps upstream (data only); 2 x USB-C 10Gbps downstream quick-access ports (15 W)USB-C with 90 W charging
Daisy chainingThunderbolt 4 downstream port (video and data, 15 W)–
USB hub detail4 x USB-A 10Gbps rear; quick access ports with 1 x USB-A 10Gbps (BC 1.2) and 2 x USB-C 10Gbps (15 W)3 × USB 3.0 downstream; USB-B upstream
Picture by picturePicture by Picture and Picture in Picture, with KVM switchingPicture-in-Picture and Picture-by-Picture
Audio out3.5 mm audio line outHeadphone out
Speaker detail2 x 9 W–
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivelHeight, tilt, swivel
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand12.22 kg8.9 kg
Height adjustment150 mm120 mm
Tilt-5° to 21°−5° to 20°
Swivel-30° to 30°−30° to 30°
VESA pattern100 x 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Size with stand946.62 x 252.80 x 472.32–622.32 mm (W x D x H)823.9 × 250.0 × 648.0 mm (W × D × H)
Size without stand946.62 x 108.04 x 419.14 mm (W x D x H)823.9 × 41.8 × 486.5 mm (W × D × H)
Weight without stand8.35 kg5.9 kg
Colours–Black
Power and support
Power use39.5 W on mode, 0.4 W standby, 1.8 W networked standby, 0.3 W off, 380 W maximum37 W typical, 190 W max, 0.5 W standby, 0.3 W off
Energy classFF
Power supply100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 4.2 A (typical)Internal, 100–240 V
SoftwareDell Display and Peripheral Manager (Easy Arrange)–
CertificationsENERGY STAR, TCO Certified Edge, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (5 star)TCO Certified; EPEAT Silver; Windows 11
Warranty3 years limited hardware (UK)–
In the boxStand, power cable, DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.8 m), HDMI 2.1 cable (1.8 m), Thunderbolt 4 active cable (1.5 m), USB-A to USB-C cable (1 m), factory calibration reportHDMI cable, USB-C cable, power cable (1.5 m)

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