Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | Lenovo - ThinkVision P27u-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Response time (GtG) | 5 ms | 6 ms |
| Screen size | 31.5 " | 27 " |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 90 W | 100 W |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 98 % | 99 % |
Between the PD3225U and ThinkVision P27u-20, the PD3225U comes out ahead in response time (gtg) / screen size, while the ThinkVision P27u-20 wins on usb-c power delivery / dci-p3 coverage. Overall, the PD3225U scores 64.8 and the ThinkVision P27u-20 scores 62.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (64.8 vs 62.6). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the PD3225U if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are response time (gtg), screen size. The single most decisive one: Response time (GtG) — 16.67% less. 5 ms vs 6 ms.
Pick the ThinkVision P27u-20 if you care most about usb-c power delivery / dci-p3 coverage. Its strongest claims are usb-c power delivery, dci-p3 coverage. The single most decisive one: USB-C Power Delivery — 11.11% more. 100 W vs 90 W.
Both ship with comparable refresh rate, peak brightness, panel type, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: BenQ - PD3225U or Lenovo - ThinkVision P27u-20?
BenQ - PD3225U leads the current Mars Score by 2.2 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose BenQ - PD3225U if…
BenQ - PD3225U has the measurable edge on response time ms, screen size in.
Choose Lenovo - ThinkVision P27u-20 if…
Lenovo - ThinkVision P27u-20 has the measurable edge on has usb c pd w, color gamut dci p3 pct.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why BenQ - PD3225U wins
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 16.67% less. 5 ms vs 6 ms.
- ▲Screen size — 16.67% more. 31.5 " vs 27 ".
Why Lenovo - ThinkVision P27u-20 wins
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 11.11% more. 100 W vs 90 W.
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 1.02% more. 99 % vs 98 %.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | Lenovo - ThinkVision P27u-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 31.5 "lead | 27 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | Lenovo - ThinkVision P27u-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 mslead | 6 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 98 % | 99 %lead |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | Lenovo - ThinkVision P27u-20 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C inputⓘ | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 90 W | 100 Wlead |
| KVM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, PD3225U or ThinkVision P27u-20?+
ThinkVision P27u-20 refreshes at 60Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, PD3225U or ThinkVision P27u-20?+
PD3225U responds in 5ms vs 6ms.
Does PD3225U or ThinkVision P27u-20 have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 90W on PD3225U, 100W on ThinkVision P27u-20.