Dell UltraSharp U3225QE vs LG 32UN880-B Ergo
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE wins — The Dell U3225QE wins for color-critical work and better-than-typical IPS contrast
Scores: Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 8.3/10 · LG 32UN880-B Ergo 6.9/10
The Dell U3225QE wins for color-critical work and better-than-typical IPS contrast. The LG 32UN880-B wins if desk space and ergonomics matter — its arm-style stand and USB-C hub functionality are excellent, and the display is still very good.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Dell UltraSharp U3225QE | LG 32UN880-B Ergo |
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| Panel Type | IPS Black | IPS |
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| Contrast Ratio | 2000:1 | 1000:1 |
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| Resolution | 4K (3840×2160) | 4K (3840×2160) |
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| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
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| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | USB-C (no TB) |
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| USB-C Charging | 90W | 60W |
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Dell UltraSharp U3225QE
What works
- IPS Black panel — 2000:1 contrast ratio
- Thunderbolt 4 with 90W charging
- HDMI 2.1 for console gaming
What doesn't
- Standard height-adjustable stand (no arm)
- Slightly lower max brightness than some competitors
- No 4K content will show in true 4K via HDMI 2.0 on secondary inputs
LG 32UN880-B Ergo
What works
- Ergo arm-style stand — exceptional positioning flexibility
- USB-C hub with daisy-chain support
- Excellent long-term reliability reputation
What doesn't
- Standard IPS — 1000:1 contrast, no IPS Black
- HDMI 2.0 only (no HDMI 2.1 for consoles at 4K 120Hz)
- 60W USB-C charging (lower than Dell's 90W)
Bottom line
Our pick: Dell UltraSharp U3225QE.
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