Between the PD3225U and ThinkVision P27u-20, the PD3225U comes out ahead in response time (gtg) and screen size, while the ThinkVision P27u-20 wins on usb-c power delivery and dci-p3 coverage. Overall, the PD3225U scores 63.6 and the ThinkVision P27u-20 scores 58.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The PD3225U edges ahead on the Mars Score (63.6 vs 58.3), but the 5.3-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
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.
Pick the ThinkVision P27u-20 if you care most about usb-c power delivery and dci-p3 coverage. Its strongest claims are usb-c power delivery, dci-p3 coverage.
Both ship with comparable refresh rate, peak brightness, panel type, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the PD3225U is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
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.
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