The catch
Dell UltraSharp 32 4K Thunderbolt Hub Monitor
Compared with the 27-inch UltraSharp, the 31.5-inch panel takes up more desk width.
Side by side
Dell U3225QE vs LG 32GR93U: Dell can dock a work laptop, whereas LG suits desktop gaming where USB-C power is not needed
Quick verdict
Take the U3225QE for a work laptop and a capable Thunderbolt hub. If you have a desktop gaming setup with no need for USB-C charging or desk docking, the LG 32GR93U suits.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Detail should be compared at the actual screen size
U3225QE is about 139.9 pixels per inch, and 32GR93U-B is 139.9 too. The pixel densities are close enough that layout and connection needs are the stronger separators.
Where this comes from
Pixels per inch = √(width² + height²) / diagonal. The inputs are 3840 × 2160 at 31.5 inches and 3840 × 2160 at 31.5 inches. Because the diagonals are published nominal values, these figures are approximate.
The catch
LG UltraGear 32-inch 4K 144Hz
Unlike a docking monitor, it offers no USB-C video or laptop charging.
Dell UltraSharp 32 4K Thunderbolt Hub Monitor
- Why pick it
- Hook up a work laptop and peripherals
- Require high-power USB-C charging
- The catch
- Compared with the 27-inch UltraSharp, the 31.5-inch panel takes up more desk width.
LG UltraGear 32-inch 4K 144Hz
- Why pick it
- Game on a desktop PC
- Aim for a 144Hz gaming ceiling
- The catch
- Unlike a docking monitor, it offers no USB-C video or laptop charging.
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What this page compares
A work laptop and a capable Thunderbolt hub point to the U3225QE. The LG 32GR93U suits a desktop gaming setup where USB-C charging and desk docking are unnecessary.
The screen canvases are nearly the same
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Use USB-C to connect and charge a work laptop
The Thunderbolt-centered hub and USB-C laptop video come with U3225QE. LG 32GR93U has no USB-C video or charging.
- Dell UltraSharp 32 4K Thunderbolt Hub Monitor
- Better fit
- LG UltraGear 32-inch 4K 144Hz
- Not suitable
Game on a desktop PC
For a separately connected desktop, 32GR93U provides a 4K gaming screen up to 144 Hz. Dell reaches 120 Hz and adds laptop-docking features.
- Dell UltraSharp 32 4K Thunderbolt Hub Monitor
- Depends
- LG UltraGear 32-inch 4K 144Hz
- Better fit
Require high-power USB-C charging
Up to 140 W of USB-C laptop power is provided by U3225QE. LG supplies no USB-C charging, so that requirement needs another power route.
- Dell UltraSharp 32 4K Thunderbolt Hub Monitor
- Better fit
- LG UltraGear 32-inch 4K 144Hz
- Not suitable
Aim for a 144Hz gaming ceiling
Dell stops at 120 Hz, while LG reaches 144 Hz at 4K. Confirm that the source and connection support the intended 4K timing.
- Dell UltraSharp 32 4K Thunderbolt Hub Monitor
- Not suitable
- LG UltraGear 32-inch 4K 144Hz
- Better fit
In practice
Differences you will notice
Detail should be compared at the actual screen size
U3225QE is about 139.9 pixels per inch, and 32GR93U-B is 139.9 too. The pixel densities are close enough that layout and connection needs are the stronger separators.
How we worked this out
Pixels per inch = √(width² + height²) / diagonal. The inputs are 3840 × 2160 at 31.5 inches and 3840 × 2160 at 31.5 inches. Because the diagonals are published nominal values, these figures are approximate.
Keep native detail apart from game speed
U3225QE draws 8.3 million native pixels per frame, and 32GR93U-B draws 8.3 million as well. Refresh ceilings are 120Hz and 144Hz respectively.
How we worked this out
Native pixels = width × height. Refresh interval =1000 / Hz, so the results are 8.3 and 6.9 ms. They are signal and cadence calculations and not measured frame rates, input lag or pixel response.
Docking is added and the Dell stand takes about 63 mm less depth
Besides supplying the USB-C power route absent on LG, the U3225QE stand is 63.12 mm shallower than 32GR93U.
How we worked this out
278 - 214.88 = 63.12 mm. Dell lists 140W USB-C, and LG has no USB-C video or charging.
Option A
Dell, U3225QE
UltraSharp 32 4K Thunderbolt Hub Monitor
On a desk where you want fewer separate boxes, this larger 4K work screen offers 120Hz scrolling, 140-watt charging and a Thunderbolt hub.
- Best for
- Demanding laptop work on a large desk run through one cable
Facts we checked
- IPS Black panel at 120Hz, 31.5-inch, 3840 by 2160
- Up to 140 watts from Thunderbolt 4
- With its stand, 713.2 mm wide and 214.88 mm deep
Option B
LG, 32GR93U-B
UltraGear 32-inch 4K 144Hz
Games get more physical room on this flat 32-inch 4K screen, and there are plenty of pixels left for work. A 144Hz panel and HDMI 2.1 inputs make it a simple choice for both PC and console.
- Best for
- PC and console gaming on a large, flat 4K screen
Facts we checked
- 144Hz IPS panel in the 32-inch class at 3840 by 2160
- The stand pivots and adjusts in height, and the inputs are HDMI 2.1
- DisplayHDR 400, with 95 percent DCI-P3 coverage
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Dell UltraSharp 32 4K Thunderbolt Hub Monitor | LG UltraGear 32-inch 4K 144Hz | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native resolution | 3840 × 2160 | 3840 × 2160 | Usable logical workspace changes with operating-system scaling. |
| Panel diagonal | 31.5 in | 31.5 in | The measured active diagonal may differ slightly from a nominal screen class. |
| Maximum refresh | 120Hz | 144Hz | Look at the exact input, resolution and overclock conditions. |
| Panel technology | IPS Black | IPS | A measured color or motion winner is not established by panel type alone. |
| Laptop power | Up to 140W | No USB-C laptop charging | For the desired delivery, the host, cable and negotiated power profile all have to support it. |
| Chassis width | 713.2 mm | 714 mm | Leave additional room for cables, arms and neighboring equipment. |
| Stand depth | 214.88 mm | 278 mm | More desk depth can be taken by the included stand than by the display cabinet. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Dell UltraSharp 32 4K Thunderbolt Hub Monitor
- A laptop and cable that support it are needed to reach the 140-watt ceiling, and not every laptop will charge at that rate.
With LG UltraGear 32-inch 4K 144Hz
- Don't read DisplayHDR 400 certification as OLED black levels or as a local-dimming specification.
Decision guide
How to decide
The U3225QE is for a work laptop and a capable Thunderbolt hub. The LG 32GR93U is for a desktop gaming setup where USB-C charging and desk docking are unnecessary.
The screen canvases are nearly the same
31.5-inch 4K panels are used in both. Dell puts its effort into hub features and IPS Black, LG into the gaming connection and motion package.
With a laptop, the value calculation changes
Up to 140W and USB-C video come with the Dell. The LG has neither USB-C video nor charging, which can mean another dock or several cables.
Stand depth differs by a wide margin
Dell lists 214.88 mm, against 278 mm for LG. That can leave more keyboard space without shrinking the panel.
What this page can’t tell you
- The pixel density and refresh interval numbers are arithmetic on published specifications, and no visual-quality or latency test was measured.
- USB-C power numbers are a negotiated maximum, and a laptop will not necessarily charge at full speed.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the computer monitors we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
How many fit
This guide keeps all 50 models in play. The pick rests on the facts and trade-offs on this page.
50 models fit, out of 50 checkedThe gap in numbers
LG UltraGear 32-inch 4K 144Hz lists 144 Hz for top refresh rate, 20% more than the 120 Hz on Dell UltraSharp 32 4K Thunderbolt Hub Monitor.
- Dell UltraSharp 32 4K Thunderbolt Hub Monitor
- 120 Hz
- LG UltraGear 32-inch 4K 144Hz
- 144 Hz
- Models with this figure
- 44 of 50
Show the facts and the math
How we countedNo needs are preselected here. Open the matcher and add the ones that apply to your home, room or setup.
How we calculatedFigures use the fastest published refresh mode. Resolution, connection and color settings decide when you get that rate. For context, 44 of 50 models publish comparable figures.
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| Dell UltraSharp 32 4K Thunderbolt Hub Monitor | None of these needs is a documented match |
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| LG UltraGear 32-inch 4K 144Hz | None of these needs is a documented match |
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