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Dell S3225QC
Dell S2725QC
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Max Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Size
32"
Pixel Type
QD-OLED
Native Resolution
3840 x 2160
Max Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Size
27"
Pixel Type
IPS
Native Resolution
3840 x 2160
Our Verdict
Dell S3225QC
Dell S2725QC
The Dell S3225QC is a higher-end model than the Dell S2725QC. While they're each 4k, 120Hz monitors, they have different panel types. The QD-OLED panel of the S3225QC offers significantly improved picture quality, featuring deeper blacks and enhanced motion, making it the better choice for HDR gaming. However, the IPS panel of the S2725QC doesn't risk burn-in like the S3225QC, and it offers better text clarity, as it doesn't exhibit fringing around letters. They have similar productivity features, but the S3225QC delivers more power over USB-C.
Variants
- S3225QC (32")
- S2725QC (27")
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Main Differences for
PC Gaming
PC Gaming
Threshold
PC Gaming
8.8
6.1
Refresh Rate Compliance
9.7
1.2
VRR Motion Performance
9.9
5.1
CAD @ Max Refresh Rate
9.9
5.5
Local Dimming
10
0.0
CAD @ 120Hz
9.9
5.5
CAD @ 60Hz
9.9
4.6
Contrast
10
6.6
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Design Picture
Curved
No
No
Curve Radius
Not Curved
Not Curved
Build Quality
7.0
6.5
Build Quality Picture
Ergonomics
7.2
9.2
Ergonomics Picture
Back Picture
Height Adjustment
4.3" (11.0 cm)
5.0" (12.7 cm)
Min Height To Top Of Panel
19.3" (49.0 cm)
15.1" (38.3 cm)
Tilt Range
-20° to 5°
-20° to 5°
Rotate Portrait/Landscape
No
Yes, Both Ways
Swivel Range
-30° to 30°
-30° to 30°
Wall Mount
VESA 100x100
VESA 100x100
Stand
Stand Picture
Thickness Picture
Base Width
11.4" (29.0 cm)
9.8" (24.8 cm)
Base Depth
8.3" (21.0 cm)
7.1" (18.0 cm)
Thickness (With Display)
6.9" (17.5 cm)
5.8" (14.8 cm)
Weight (With Display)
21.0 lbs (9.5 kg)
14.3 lbs (6.5 kg)
Display
Display Picture
Size
32"
27"
Housing Width
28.3" (71.8 cm)
24.1" (61.2 cm)
Housing Height
17.9" (45.5 cm)
14.1" (35.7 cm)
Thickness (Without Stand)
2.6" (6.7 cm)
2.1" (5.4 cm)
Weight (Without Stand)
15.1 lbs (6.8 kg)
10.7 lbs (4.8 kg)
Borders Size (Bezels)
0.4" (1.1 cm)
0.3" (0.8 cm)
Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Power Supply
Internal
Internal
Picture Quality
Contrast
10
6.6
Checkerboard Picture
Native Contrast
Inf : 1
1,445 : 1
Contrast With Local Dimming
Inf : 1
N/A
Local Dimming
10
0.0
Local Dimming Video
Local Dimming
No
No
Backlight
No Backlight
Edge
SDR Brightness
6.5
7.8
Real Scene
224 cd/m²
325 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
237 cd/m²
342 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
238 cd/m²
342 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
237 cd/m²
341 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
238 cd/m²
340 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
235 cd/m²
340 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
236 cd/m²
342 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
237 cd/m²
341 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
236 cd/m²
340 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
237 cd/m²
340 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
234 cd/m²
339 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.000
0.000
Minimum Brightness
37 cd/m²
32 cd/m²
HDR Brightness
6.9
6.4
EOTF
VESA DisplayHDR Certification
DisplayHDR TRUE BLACK 400
No Certification
Real Scene
428 cd/m²
349 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
945 cd/m²
359 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
430 cd/m²
359 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
431 cd/m²
360 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
287 cd/m²
360 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
241 cd/m²
359 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
933 cd/m²
358 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
428 cd/m²
358 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
340 cd/m²
359 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
286 cd/m²
359 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
240 cd/m²
359 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.078
0.000
Gray Uniformity
9.3
8.0
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
0.758%
3.341%
50% DSE
0.089%
0.137%
Black Uniformity
10
7.6
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
0.187%
0.962%
Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
N/A
N/A
Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)
7.6
8.7
Pre Calibration Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
Picture Mode
Creator (sRGB)
sRGB
sRGB Gamut Area xy
110.1%
100.2%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
3.11
2.76
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,075 K
6,754 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.36
2.30
Color dE (Avg.)
2.46
2.17
Contrast Setting
75
75
RGB Settings
Default
Default
Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
Brightness Setting
75
75
Measured Brightness
171 cd/m²
287 cd/m²
Brightness Locked
No
No
Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)
9.7
9.6
Post Calibration Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
Picture Mode
Custom Color
Custom Color
sRGB Gamut Area xy
101.2%
97.3%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
0.70
0.51
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,524 K
6,479 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.19
2.19
Color dE (Avg.)
0.38
0.53
Contrast Setting
75
75
RGB Settings
Gain (95-98-99), Offset (50-50-51)
Gain (99-97-97), Offset (50-50-49)
Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
Brightness Setting
35
30
Measured Brightness
99 cd/m²
101 cd/m²
SDR Color Gamut
9.8
9.2
sRGB Color Gamut Picture
sRGB Coverage xy
100.0%
98.6%
sRGB Picture Mode
Custom Color
Custom Color
Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture
Adobe RGB Coverage xy
94.8%
79.0%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Custom Color
Custom Color
HDR Color Gamut
9.4
6.8
Wide Color Gamut
Yes
No
DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture
DCI-P3 Coverage xy
98.4%
82.3%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
HDR Peak 1000
HDR Movie
Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture
Rec. 2020 Coverage xy
78.5%
59.2%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
HDR Peak 1000
HDR Movie
HDR Color Volume
8.8
6.6
DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
1,000 cd/m² DCI-P3 Coverage ICtCp
84.6%
49.4%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
HDR Peak 1000
HDR Movie
Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
10,000 cd/m² Rec. 2020 Coverage ICtCp
45.2%
23.5%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
HDR Peak 1000
HDR Movie
Viewing Angle
10
8.2
Viewing Angle Video
Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Left
70°
45°
Color Washout From Right
70°
43°
Hue Graph
Color Shift From Left
70°
48°
Color Shift From Right
70°
52°
Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Left
70°
47°
Brightness Loss From Right
70°
46°
Black Level Raise From Left
70°
70°
Black Level Raise From Right
70°
70°
Gamma Shift From Left
70°
52°
Gamma Shift From Right
70°
58°
Text Clarity
8.5
9.0
ClearType On
ClearType Off
Pixel Type
QD-OLED
IPS
Pixels
Subpixel Layout
Triangular RGB
RGB
Direct Reflections
7.3
6.5
Ring Light Picture
Direct Reflections Graph
Peak Direct Reflection Intensity
21.8%
31.8%
Screen Finish
Glossy
Matte
Ambient Black Level Raise
4.7
8.6
Black Level Raise Picture
Ambient Black Level Raise Graph
Black Luminance @ 0 lx
0.00 cd/m²
0.25 cd/m²
Black Luminance @ 1000 lx
3.05 cd/m²
0.63 cd/m²
Total Reflected Light
9.1
5.7
Bright Room Off Picture
Total Reflection Ring Light Picture
Total Reflected Light Intensity
4,544% ⋅ pixel
35,736% ⋅ pixel
Diffraction Artifacts
No
No
Gradient
9.8
9.8
Gradient Picture
Color Depth
10 Bit
10 Bit
Motion
Refresh Rate
7.1
7.1
Native Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Max Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP
120 Hz
120 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI
120 Hz
120 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit
120 Hz
120 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit
120 Hz
120 Hz
DSC Toggle
No
No
DSC Off Max Refresh Rate Over DP
N/A
N/A
DSC Off Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI
N/A
N/A
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Yes
FreeSync
Yes
Yes
G-SYNC
Compatible (Tested)
Compatible (Tested)
VRR Maximum
120 Hz
120 Hz
VRR Minimum
< 20 Hz
< 20 Hz
VRR Supported Connectors
DisplayPort, HDMI
USB-C (DP Alt-Mode), HDMI
VRR Motion Performance
9.9
5.1
Pursuit Photo VRR
OD Mode CAD Comparison
Recommended VRR OD Setting
No OD Mode
Normal
Variable Overdrive Advertised
No
No
Avg. CAD
12
387
Best CAD
12
373
Worst CAD
12
404
Refresh Rate Compliance
9.7
1.2
Fast GTG Sequence
VRR Compliance
Compliance @ Max Hz
94%
28%
Compliance @ 120 FPS
94%
28%
Compliance @ 60 FPS
96%
55%
CAD @ Max Refresh Rate
9.9
5.5
Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh
CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh
OD Transition Max Refresh Rate
OD noodmode
0 to 31
OD extreme
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No OD Mode
Fast
Avg. CAD
12
292
Best 10% CAD
7
160
Worst 10% CAD
20
595
Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
First Response Time
0.3 ms
9.0 ms
Total Response Time
0.3 ms
13.9 ms
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No OD Mode
Fast
RGB Overshoot
0 RGB
5 RGB
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
2 RGB
14 RGB
Worst 10% First Response Time
0.8 ms
24.8 ms
Worst 10% Total Response Time
1.0 ms
24.8 ms
Heatmap First Response
Heatmap Total Response
Heatmap RGB Overshoot
CAD @ 120Hz
9.9
5.5
Pursuit Photo 120Hz
CAD Heatmap 120Hz
OD Transition 120Hz
OD noodmode
0 to 31
OD extreme
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No OD Mode
Fast
Avg. CAD
12
292
Best 10% CAD
7
160
Worst 10% CAD
20
595
Response Time @ 120Hz
Worst 10% First Response Time
0.8 ms
24.8 ms
RGB Overshoot
0 RGB
5 RGB
Total Response Time
0.3 ms
13.9 ms
First Response Time
0.3 ms
9.0 ms
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No OD Mode
Fast
Worst 10% Total Response Time
1.0 ms
24.8 ms
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
2 RGB
14 RGB
120Hz First Response Heatmap
120Hz Total Response Heatmap
120Hz Heatmap RGB Overshoot
CAD @ 60Hz
9.9
4.6
Pursuit Photo 60Hz
CAD Heatmap 60Hz
OD Transition 60Hz
OD noodmode
0 to 31
OD extreme
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No OD Mode
Normal
Avg. CAD
14
386
Best 10% CAD
7
231
Worst 10% CAD
24
616
Response Time @ 60Hz
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No OD Mode
Normal
First Response Time
0.4 ms
12.0 ms
Total Response Time
0.4 ms
18.0 ms
RGB Overshoot
0 RGB
4 RGB
Worst 10% Total Response Time
1.4 ms
30.1 ms
Worst 10% First Response Time
1.4 ms
20.9 ms
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
2 RGB
17 RGB
60Hz First Response Heatmap
60Hz Total Response Heatmap
60Hz RGB Overshoot Heatmap
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
Backlight Strobing Picture
Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
No BFI
No BFI
Maximum Frequency
N/A
N/A
Minimum Frequency
N/A
N/A
Longest Pulse Width Brightness
N/A
N/A
Shortest Pulse Width Brightness
N/A
N/A
Pulse Width Control
No BFI
No BFI
Pulse Phase Control
No BFI
No BFI
Pulse Amplitude Control
No BFI
No BFI
VRR At The Same Time
No BFI
No BFI
VRR Flicker
7.8
9.0
VRR Flicker Video
VRR Flicker Graph
Dark Gray Flicker
1.8 RGB
0.7 RGB
Middle Gray Flicker
0.9 RGB
0.8 RGB
Light Gray Flicker
1.4 RGB
0.8 RGB
Image Flicker
10
10
Backlight Picture
Flicker-Free
No
Yes
PWM Dimming Frequency
0 Hz
0 Hz
Inputs
Input Lag
8.6
8.8
Native Resolution @ Max Hz
5.9 ms
4.7 ms
Native Resolution @ 120Hz
5.9 ms
4.7 ms
Native Resolution @ 60Hz
11.4 ms
8.8 ms
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
N/A
N/A
Resolution
8.5
8.8
Native Resolution
3840 x 2160
3840 x 2160
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Megapixels
8.3 MP
8.3 MP
Pixel Density
139 PPI
163 PPI
PS5 Compatibility
10
10
PS5 Compatibility Photo
PS5 Compatibility Table
4k @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
8.2
8.5
XSX Compatibility Photo
XSX Compatibility Table
4k @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
No
No
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
Inputs
Inputs 1
Inputs 2
DisplayPort
No
No
DisplayPort Transmission Bandwidth
No DisplayPort 2.1
No DisplayPort 2.1
Mini DisplayPort
No
No
HDMI
1 (HDMI 2.1)
2 (HDMI 2.1)
HDMI 2.1 Bandwidth
48Gbps (FRL 12x4)
48Gbps (FRL 12x4)
Daisy Chaining
No
No
3.5mm Audio Out
No
No
Ethernet
No
No
HDR10
Yes
Yes
Dolby Vision
Yes
No
USB
USB-A Ports
0
2
USB-A Rated Speed
No USB-A Ports
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
USB-B Upstream Port
No
No
USB-C Ports
3
2
USB-C Upstream
Yes
Yes
USB-C Rated Speed
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
USB-C Power Delivery
90W
65W
USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode
Yes
Yes
Thunderbolt
No
No
macOS Compatibility
macOS Screenshot
Features
Additional Features
Speakers
Yes
Yes
RGB Illumination
No
No
Multiple Input Display
PIP + PBP
No
KVM Switch
No
No
Smart OS
No
No
On-Screen Display (OSD)
OSD Picture
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S3225QC
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S2725QC
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S3225QC
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S2725QC
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