Dell UltraSharp U3225QE

U3225QE delivers elite 4K IPS Black contrast and a Thunderbolt mega-hub, but premium pricing and no speakers bite.

Best For

Elite dock-class pros

Value

Premium

Biggest Strength

Dual Thunderbolt 4 with 140W

Biggest Weakness

Premium price tag

Community Vote

N/A

would recommend

Key Takeaways

First 3000:1 IPS Black 4K panel pairs creator pixel density with deeper contrast than prior UltraSharp hubs.

140W Thunderbolt 4 and seven USB ports can replace a premium laptop dock outright.

Excellent sRGB and DCI-P3 coverage with smooth 120Hz motion.

No built-in speakers and premium pricing versus USB-C-only Dell 4K alternatives.

Dell AU lists $1,262.80 AUD; AU buy box showed about $1,499 AUD at research time.

Brand

Dell

Release Date

Feb 25, 2025

Price Range

$1,263 to $1,499 AUD

Dual Thunderbolt 4 with 140W

3000:1 IPS Black contrast

4K UHD with great color

Seven downstream USB ports

120Hz 32-inch productivity panel

Premium price tag

Lacks built-in speakers

U3225QE a near-perfect productivity and business Thunderbolt KVM hub

Dell AU buyers praise 4K clarity and USB-C one-cable setups on newer UltraSharp hubs

AU threads cite slow Dell warranty swaps on defective UltraSharp panels

Display size	31.5 inch
Resolution	3840 x 2160 (4K UHD)
Refresh rate	120 Hz
Panel type	Enhanced IPS Black
Response time	5 ms
Peak brightness	450 nits
Contrast ratio	3000:1
HDR	VESA DisplayHDR 600
Adaptive sync	VRR via HDMI 2.1
Weight	9.34 kg
Dimensions	62.0 x 71.4 x 21.6 cm with stand (HWD)
Video inputs	Thunderbolt 4 upstream (140W EPR), Thunderbolt 4 downstream, DisplayPort 1.4 in/out with DSC, HDMI 2.1, USB-C KVM upstream
USB hub	7x downstream USB (5x USB-A 10Gbps, 2x USB-C 10Gbps), 2.5GbE RJ45, quick-access front bay
Dell AU list	1262.80 AUD
PCMag AU deal	1499.30 AUD