Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE vs LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE | LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B |
|---|---|---|
| Response time (GtG) | 5 ms | 1 ms |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 160 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 450 nits | 600 nits |
| G-Sync | false | true |
| FreeSync | false | true |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 140 W | 0 W |
Between the UltraSharp U2725QE and UltraGear 27GP950-B, the UltraSharp U2725QE comes out ahead in usb-c power delivery, while the UltraGear 27GP950-B wins on response time (gtg) / refresh rate. Overall, the UltraSharp U2725QE scores 64.6 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 (64.6 vs 69.5), but the 4.9-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the UltraSharp U2725QE if you care most about usb-c power delivery. The biggest gaps in its favor are usb-c power delivery. The single most decisive one: USB-C Power Delivery: 140 W vs 0 W.
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 response time (gtg), refresh rate, peak brightness, among others. The single most decisive one: Response time (GtG) — 80.00% less. 1 ms vs 5 ms.
Both ship with comparable dci-p3 coverage, screen size, 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: Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE or LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B?
LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B leads the current Mars Score by 4.9 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare refresh rate against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE if…
Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE has the measurable edge on has usb c pd w.
Choose LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B if…
LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B has the measurable edge on response time ms, refresh rate hz, 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 Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE wins
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery: 140 W vs 0 W.
Why LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B wins
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 80.00% less. 1 ms vs 5 ms.
- ▲Refresh rate — 33.33% more. 160 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲Peak brightness — 33.33% more. 600 nits vs 450 nits.
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE | LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 27 " | 27 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE | LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 160 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 ms | 1 mslead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 450 nits | 600 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 98 % | 98 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | truelead |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE | LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 1 | 2lead |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C inputⓘ | truelead | false |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 140 Wlead | 0 W |
| KVM | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, UltraSharp U2725QE or UltraGear 27GP950-B?+
UltraGear 27GP950-B refreshes at 160Hz vs 120Hz.
Which has faster response time, UltraSharp U2725QE or UltraGear 27GP950-B?+
UltraGear 27GP950-B responds in 1ms vs 5ms.
Does UltraSharp U2725QE or UltraGear 27GP950-B have USB-C with power delivery?+
UltraSharp U2725QE offers USB-C with 140W power delivery.