Tom's Hardware likes this 4K QD-OLED for its bright, accurate image, plenty of screen space and standout built-in audio.
Dell S3225QC
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Critics’ consensus
4 professional reviewers tested the Dell S3225QC, and 4 recommend it. Most praised: sound and picture quality.
Reviewed by Tom's Hardware, Windows Central, PCMag and 1 more
The catch: It has very few ports and no KVM.
Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.
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What do critics say about the Dell S3225QC?
Windows Central thinks it is a great balanced monitor with a lovely panel and best-in-class speakers, but the very sparse port selection will deter many buyers.
PCMag gives an Editors' Choice to this versatile and now affordable 4K QD-OLED that handles work, media and casual gaming well with strong built-in speakers.
TechRadar enjoys the strong visuals and built-in sound system but wonders about the limited ports, and notes it is fair priced but not cheap.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
What critics dislike most
No clear pattern.
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Common questions
Is the Dell S3225QC worth it?
Most critics think so: 4 of 4 recommend it. It has very few ports and no KVM.
Do critics agree about the Dell S3225QC?
Critics agree: scores range from 90 (Tom's Hardware) to 90 (Tom's Hardware), a spread of 0 points across 4 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What is the best alternative to the Dell S3225QC?
The Alienware AW3426DW (critic score 91), top pick, narrowly.