LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B vs Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE
Between the UltraGear 27GP950-B and UltraSharp U3225QE, the UltraGear 27GP950-B comes out ahead in response time (gtg) and refresh rate, while the UltraSharp U3225QE wins on screen size and dci-p3 coverage. Overall, the UltraGear 27GP950-B scores 78.2 and the UltraSharp U3225QE scores 65.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The UltraGear 27GP950-B 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 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. The biggest gaps in its favor are response time (gtg), refresh rate, peak brightness, among others.
Pick the UltraSharp U3225QE 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 screen size, dci-p3 coverage.
Both ship with comparable 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 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.
Why Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE wins
- ▲Screen size — 16.67% more. 31.5 " vs 27 ".
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 1.02% more. 99 % vs 98 %.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B | Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 27 " | 31.5 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B | Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 160 Hzlead | 120 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 1 mslead | 5 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 600 nitslead | 450 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 98 % | 99 %lead |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | truelead | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | truelead | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B | Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2lead | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | false | truelead |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | — | 140 W |
| KVM | false | truelead |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, UltraGear 27GP950-B or UltraSharp U3225QE?+
UltraGear 27GP950-B refreshes at 160Hz vs 120Hz.
Which has faster response time, UltraGear 27GP950-B or UltraSharp U3225QE?+
UltraGear 27GP950-B responds in 1ms vs 5ms.
Does UltraGear 27GP950-B or UltraSharp U3225QE have USB-C with power delivery?+
UltraSharp U3225QE offers USB-C with 140W power delivery.
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