Lenovo - ThinkVision P27u-20 vs LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B
Between the ThinkVision P27u-20 and UltraGear 27GP950-B, the ThinkVision P27u-20 comes out ahead in dci-p3 coverage, while the UltraGear 27GP950-B wins on refresh rate and response time (gtg). Overall, the ThinkVision P27u-20 scores 58.3 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 19.9 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 ThinkVision P27u-20 if you care most about dci-p3 coverage. The biggest gaps in its favor are dci-p3 coverage.
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 refresh rate, response time (gtg), peak brightness, among others.
Both ship with comparable 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 Lenovo - ThinkVision P27u-20 wins
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 1.02% more. 99 % vs 98 %.
Why LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 166.67% more. 160 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 83.33% less. 1 ms vs 6 ms.
- ▲Peak brightness — 50.00% more. 600 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Lenovo - ThinkVision P27u-20 | 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 | Lenovo - ThinkVision P27u-20 | LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 160 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 6 ms | 1 mslead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 600 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 99 %lead | 98 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | truelead |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo - ThinkVision P27u-20 | LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 1 | 2lead |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | truelead | false |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 100 W | — |
| KVM | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, ThinkVision P27u-20 or UltraGear 27GP950-B?+
UltraGear 27GP950-B refreshes at 160Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, ThinkVision P27u-20 or UltraGear 27GP950-B?+
UltraGear 27GP950-B responds in 1ms vs 6ms.
Does ThinkVision P27u-20 or UltraGear 27GP950-B have USB-C with power delivery?+
ThinkVision P27u-20 offers USB-C with 100W power delivery.
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