Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 160 Hz |
| Response time (GtG) | 5 ms | 1 ms |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits |
| Screen size | 31.5 " | 27 " |
| G-Sync | false | true |
| FreeSync | false | true |
Between the PD3225U and UltraGear 27GP950-B, the PD3225U comes out ahead in screen size / usb-c power delivery, while the UltraGear 27GP950-B wins on refresh rate / response time (gtg). Overall, the PD3225U scores 64.8 and the UltraGear 27GP950-B scores 69.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The UltraGear 27GP950-B edges ahead on the Mars Score (64.8 vs 69.5), but the 4.7-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 screen size, usb-c power delivery. The single most decisive one: Screen size — 16.67% more. 31.5 " vs 27 ".
Pick the UltraGear 27GP950-B if you care most about refresh rate / response time (gtg). Its strongest claims are refresh rate, response time (gtg), peak brightness, among others. The single most decisive one: Refresh rate — 166.67% more. 160 Hz vs 60 Hz.
Both ship with comparable dci-p3 coverage, 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 LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B?
LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B leads the current Mars Score by 4.7 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, refresh rate against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose BenQ - PD3225U if…
BenQ - PD3225U has the measurable edge on screen size in, has usb c pd w.
Choose LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B if…
LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B has the measurable edge on refresh rate hz, response time ms, peak brightness nits.
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
- ▲Screen size — 16.67% more. 31.5 " vs 27 ".
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery: 90 W vs 0 W.
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 Wlead | 0 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.