Lenovo - ThinkVision P27u-20 vs Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Lenovo - ThinkVision P27u-20 | Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 100 W | 140 W |
| Response time (GtG) | 6 ms | 5 ms |
| Screen size | 27 " | 31.5 " |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 450 nits |
Between the ThinkVision P27u-20 and UltraSharp U3225QE, the ThinkVision P27u-20 comes out ahead in several specs, while the UltraSharp U3225QE wins on refresh rate / usb-c power delivery. Overall, the ThinkVision P27u-20 scores 62.6 and the UltraSharp U3225QE scores 66.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The UltraSharp U3225QE edges ahead on the Mars Score (62.6 vs 66.4), but the 3.8-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
The ThinkVision P27u-20 does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
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 refresh rate, usb-c power delivery, response time (gtg), among others. The single most decisive one: Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
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: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Lenovo - ThinkVision P27u-20 or Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE?
Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE leads the current Mars Score by 3.8 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, refresh rate against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Lenovo - ThinkVision P27u-20 if…
Lenovo - ThinkVision P27u-20 does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE if…
Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE has the measurable edge on refresh rate hz, has usb c pd w, response time ms.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Lenovo - ThinkVision P27u-20 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 40.00% more. 140 W vs 100 W.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 16.67% less. 5 ms vs 6 ms.
- ▲Screen size — 16.67% more. 31.5 " vs 27 ".
- ▲Peak brightness — 12.50% more. 450 nits vs 400 nits.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Lenovo - ThinkVision P27u-20 | 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 | Lenovo - ThinkVision P27u-20 | Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 120 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 6 ms | 5 mslead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 450 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 99 % | 99 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo - ThinkVision P27u-20 | Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C inputⓘ | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 100 W | 140 Wlead |
| KVM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, ThinkVision P27u-20 or UltraSharp U3225QE?+
UltraSharp U3225QE refreshes at 120Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, ThinkVision P27u-20 or UltraSharp U3225QE?+
UltraSharp U3225QE responds in 5ms vs 6ms.
Does ThinkVision P27u-20 or UltraSharp U3225QE have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 100W on ThinkVision P27u-20, 140W on UltraSharp U3225QE.