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ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM vs Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32"

Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM

29.5" · 2560×1080 · IPS
Optimal Viewing Distance 93cm
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Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32"

31.5" · 3840×2160 · IPS
Optimal Viewing Distance 62cm
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Specification ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM 2022 Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32" 2025
Screen Size 29.5" 31.5" (Better)
Resolution 2560×1080 3840×2160 (Better)
Pixel Density (PPI) 94 140 (Better)
Optimal Viewing Distance 93cm 62cm (Better)
Panel Type IPS IPS
Viewing Angle 178° 178°
Aspect Ratio 21:9 16:9
Refresh Rate 220 Hz (Better) 120 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) FreeSync Premium None
Response Time 1 ms GTG (Better) 5 ms GTG
HDR Certification None DisplayHDR 600
SDR Brightness 300 nits 450 nits (Better)
HDR Peak Brightness 300 nits 600 nits (Better)
Contrast Ratio 1:1,000 1:3,000 (Better)
Ports 1x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub 1x HDMI · 2x DP · USB-C · USB Hub
USB-C Power Delivery 15 W 140 W (Better)
Color Gamut sRGB 110% (Better) sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 95%
Year 2022 2025 (Better)

Summary

The Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32" has higher pixel density (140 PPI), making it sharper at close range.

The Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32" allows sitting closer (62cm) while maintaining retina quality.

The Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32" offers a larger 31.5" display for more immersive viewing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has better PPI: ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM or Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32"?
The Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32" has 140 PPI compared to 94 PPI for the ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32" requires 62cm vs 93cm for the ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM to reach retina quality.

Methodology & Sources

Formula: Retina distance (cm) = 3438 / PPI. Displayed values are rounded for readability.

Sources: Official manufacturer spec sheets and product pages. Specs are normalized before comparisons.

Comparison winners are calculated metric by metric (higher is better for most specs; lower is better for distance/response time).

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