Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW vs Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW | Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K |
|---|---|---|
| Response time (GtG) | 5 ms | 1 ms |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 140 W | 90 W |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Screen size | 37.5 " | 32 " |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 99 % | 96 % |
| G-Sync | false | true |
Between the UltraSharp U3825QW and Legion Y32p-30 4K, the UltraSharp U3825QW comes out ahead in usb-c power delivery / screen size, while the Legion Y32p-30 4K wins on response time (gtg) / refresh rate. Overall, the UltraSharp U3825QW scores 68.4 and the Legion Y32p-30 4K scores 70.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (68.4 vs 70.1). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the UltraSharp U3825QW 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 usb-c power delivery, screen size, dci-p3 coverage. The single most decisive one: USB-C Power Delivery — 55.56% more. 140 W vs 90 W.
Pick the Legion Y32p-30 4K if you care most about response time (gtg) / refresh rate. Its strongest claims are response time (gtg), refresh rate, g-sync, among others. The single most decisive one: Response time (GtG) — 80.00% less. 1 ms vs 5 ms.
Both ship with comparable 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: Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW or Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K?
Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K leads the current Mars Score by 1.7 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 Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW if…
Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW has the measurable edge on has usb c pd w, screen size in, color gamut dci p3 pct.
Choose Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K if…
Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K has the measurable edge on response time ms, refresh rate hz, has g sync.
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 U3825QW wins
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 55.56% more. 140 W vs 90 W.
- ▲Screen size — 17.19% more. 37.5 " vs 32 ".
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 3.13% more. 99 % vs 96 %.
Why Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K wins
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 80.00% less. 1 ms vs 5 ms.
- ▲Refresh rate — 20.00% more. 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW | Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 37.5 "lead | 32 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | truelead | false |
Performance
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW | Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 144 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 ms | 1 mslead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 450 nits | 450 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 99 %lead | 96 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | truelead |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW | Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C inputⓘ | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 140 Wlead | 90 W |
| KVM | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, UltraSharp U3825QW or Legion Y32p-30 4K?+
Legion Y32p-30 4K refreshes at 144Hz vs 120Hz.
Which has faster response time, UltraSharp U3825QW or Legion Y32p-30 4K?+
Legion Y32p-30 4K responds in 1ms vs 5ms.
Does UltraSharp U3825QW or Legion Y32p-30 4K have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 140W on UltraSharp U3825QW, 90W on Legion Y32p-30 4K.