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  3. UltraSharp U2721DE vs ThinkVision P40w-20

Dell UltraSharp U2721DE vs Lenovo ThinkVision P40w-20

What UltraSharp U2721DE does better (3) and where ThinkVision P40w-20 wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Dell UltraSharp U2721DE
Dell · 2020UltraSharp U2721DE
3.9Score
3 advantages
vs
Lenovo ThinkVision P40w-20
Lenovo · 2021ThinkVision P40w-20
5.1Score
6 advantages≈ $1,300
Higher score
2.9Screen4.9
2.2Colour accuracy6.0
8.1Connectivity5.1
5.8Design & ergonomics2.9

Why is UltraSharp U2721DE better than ThinkVision P40w-20?

  1. DisplayPort inputs2 vs 12×
  2. Pivot (portrait rotation)Yes · ThinkVision P40w-20: No
  3. Brightness (typical)350 nits vs 300 nits+17%

Why is ThinkVision P40w-20 better than UltraSharp U2721DE?

  1. Pixel density109 ppi vs 140 ppi+28%
  2. Colour depth8 bit vs 10 bit+25%
  3. DCI-P3 coverage85% vs 98%+15%
  4. Screen size27″ vs 39.7″+47%
  5. Response time8 ms vs 6 ms+33%
  6. Refresh rate60 Hz vs 75 Hz+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Dell UltraSharp U2721DEDell UltraSharp U2721DE3.9
Lenovo ThinkVision P40w-20Lenovo ThinkVision P40w-20≈ $1,3005.1
Display
Screen size27″39.7″
Resolution2560 × 14405120 × 2160
Resolution classQHD / 2.5K5K
Pixel density109 ppi140 ppi
Aspect ratio16:921:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate60 Hz75 Hz
Brightness (typical)350 nits300 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:11,000:1
Response time8 ms6 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Curved screen—Yes
Colour
sRGB coverage99%99%
DCI-P3 coverage85%98%
Colour depth8 bit10 bit
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)—Yes
Thunderbolt—Yes
KVM switch—Yes
HDMI inputs11
DisplayPort inputs21
USB hubYesYes
Ethernet (RJ45)YesYes
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment130 mm130 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)YesNo
SwivelYesYes
VESA mount100 × 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Product lineDell UltraSharpLenovo ThinkVision

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