Between the PD3225U and UltraGear 27GP950-B, the PD3225U comes out ahead in screen size, while the UltraGear 27GP950-B wins on refresh rate and response time (gtg). Overall, the PD3225U scores 63.6 and the UltraGear 27GP950-B scores 78.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The UltraGear 27GP950-B is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 14.6 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
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 screen size.
Pick the UltraGear 27GP950-B if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are refresh rate, response time (gtg), peak brightness, among others.
Both ship with comparable dci-p3 coverage, panel type, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the UltraGear 27GP950-B 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
- ▲Screen size — 16.67% more. 31.5 " vs 27 ".
Why LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 166.67% more. 160 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 80.00% less. 1 ms vs 5 ms.
- ▲Peak brightness — 50.00% more. 600 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 160 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 ms | 1 mslead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 600 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 98 % | 98 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | truelead |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 1 | 2lead |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | truelead | false |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 90 W | — |
| KVM | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, PD3225U or UltraGear 27GP950-B?+
UltraGear 27GP950-B refreshes at 160Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, PD3225U or UltraGear 27GP950-B?+
UltraGear 27GP950-B responds in 1ms vs 5ms.
Does PD3225U or UltraGear 27GP950-B have USB-C with power delivery?+
PD3225U offers USB-C with 90W power delivery.
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