Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32" vs Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32"
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32"
31.5" · 3840×2160 · IPS
Optimal Viewing Distance 62cm
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Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32"
31.5" · 3840×2160 · QD-OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 62cm
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Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32"140 PPI #30
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32"140 PPI #30
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32"600 nits #22
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32"1000 nits #7
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32"99% #2
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32"99% #2
79%100%
Refresh Rate
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32"120 Hz
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32"240 Hz
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Summary
- Sharpness: identical — Both screens are retina at 65cm with identical pixel density (140 PPI). No difference in sharpness.
- Brightness: advantage Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32" — The Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32" is 80% brighter in SDR (450 vs 250 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 600 vs 1000 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32" | Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32" |
|---|---|---|
| SDR Brightness | 450 nits | 250 nits |
| Year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 ms GTG | 0.0 ms GTG |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 1000 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:3,000 | 1:1,000,000 |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 95% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 98% |
All specifications
| Specification | Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32" 2025 | Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32" 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 31.5" | 31.5" |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 3840×2160 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 140 | 140 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 62cm | 62cm |
| Panel Type | IPS | QD-OLED |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz (Better) |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | None | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Response Time | 5 ms GTG | 0.0 ms GTG (Better) |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR 600 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| SDR Brightness | 450 nits (Better) | 250 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 1000 nits (Better) |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:3,000 | 1:1,000,000 (Better) |
| Ports | 1x HDMI · 2x DP · USB-C · USB Hub | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB Hub |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 140 W | — |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 95% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 98% (Better) |
| Year | 2025 (Better) | 2024 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32" or Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32"?
Both have 140 PPI.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
Both require 62cm for retina quality.
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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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