Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE vs LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B
Between the UltraSharp U2725QE and UltraGear 27GP950-B, the UltraSharp U2725QE comes out ahead in several specs, while the UltraGear 27GP950-B wins on response time (gtg) and refresh rate. Overall, the UltraSharp U2725QE scores 60.3 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 17.9 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.
The UltraSharp U2725QE doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
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.
Both ship with comparable dci-p3 coverage, screen size, 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 Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE wins
- No decisive advantages.
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 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.
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