Samsung ViewFinity S8 27" 4K Monitor vs Dell UltraSharp 32 4K Thunderbolt Hub Monitor

The Dell UltraSharp U3225QE is the stronger monitor on nearly every spec: a larger 31.5-inch IPS Black panel, 120Hz refresh, 3,000:1 contrast, 450-600 nits, 140W USB-C power delivery and a built-in 2.5GbE Ethernet hub. The Samsung ViewFinity S8 is a plain 27-inch 60Hz IPS 4K panel at 350 nits with USB-C but no Ethernet and no high refresh. Buy the Dell for color-critical work, single-cable laptop docking and smoother motion; buy the Samsung only if you want a smaller, lighter 27-inch 4K screen and don't need the hub features. Owners of the Dell praise the panel and connectivity; the Samsung is well liked as a basic office display but is outclassed here.

• Choose the Samsung ViewFinity S8 if you want a compact 27-inch 4K IPS screen for documents, spreadsheets and video calls and don't need high refresh or a docking hub.
• Choose the Dell UltraSharp U3225QE if you want a bigger, brighter, faster panel with Thunderbolt 4 docking, 140W charging and wired Ethernet in one cable.