Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW vs Lenovo - ThinkVision P27u-20
Between the UltraSharp U3825QW and ThinkVision P27u-20, the UltraSharp U3825QW comes out ahead in refresh rate / usb-c power delivery, while the ThinkVision P27u-20 wins on several specs. Overall, the UltraSharp U3825QW scores 71.2 and the ThinkVision P27u-20 scores 58.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The UltraSharp U3825QW is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 12.9 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 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 refresh rate, usb-c power delivery, screen size, among others.
The ThinkVision P27u-20 similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable dci-p3 coverage, panel type, g-sync, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the UltraSharp U3825QW is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 40.00% more. 140 W vs 100 W.
- ▲Screen size — 38.89% more. 37.5 " vs 27 ".
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 16.67% less. 5 ms vs 6 ms.
- ▲Peak brightness — 12.50% more. 450 nits vs 400 nits.
Why Lenovo - ThinkVision P27u-20 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW | Lenovo - ThinkVision P27u-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 37.5 "lead | 27 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | truelead | false |
Performance
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW | Lenovo - ThinkVision P27u-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 mslead | 6 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 450 nitslead | 400 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 99 % | 99 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW | Lenovo - ThinkVision P27u-20 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2lead | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 140 Wlead | 100 W |
| KVM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, UltraSharp U3825QW or ThinkVision P27u-20?+
UltraSharp U3825QW refreshes at 120Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, UltraSharp U3825QW or ThinkVision P27u-20?+
UltraSharp U3825QW responds in 5ms vs 6ms.
Does UltraSharp U3825QW or ThinkVision P27u-20 have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 140W on UltraSharp U3825QW, 100W on ThinkVision P27u-20.
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