Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE vs Samsung - Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD)
Between the UltraSharp U2725QE and Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD), the UltraSharp U2725QE comes out ahead in usb-c power delivery, while the Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) wins on peak brightness and refresh rate. Overall, the UltraSharp U2725QE scores 60.3 and the Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) scores 73.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) 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 U2725QE if you care most about usb-c power delivery. The biggest gaps in its favor are usb-c power delivery.
Pick the Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) 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 peak brightness, refresh rate, response time (gtg), among others.
Both ship with comparable g-sync, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) 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
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery: 140 W vs 0 W.
Why Samsung - Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 122.22% more. 1000 nits vs 450 nits.
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 240 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 99.40% less. 0.03 ms vs 5 ms.
- ▲Screen size — 18.52% more. 32 " vs 27 ".
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 1.02% more. 99 % vs 98 %.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs IPS).
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE | Samsung - Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 27 " | 32 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | QD-OLEDlead |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE | Samsung - Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 240 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 ms | 0.03 mslead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 450 nits | 1000 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 98 % | 99 %lead |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE | Samsung - Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 1 | 1 |
| 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 Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD)?+
Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) refreshes at 240Hz vs 120Hz.
Which has faster response time, UltraSharp U2725QE or Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD)?+
Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) responds in 0.03ms vs 5ms.
Does UltraSharp U2725QE or Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) have USB-C with power delivery?+
UltraSharp U2725QE offers USB-C with 140W power delivery.
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