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Dell UltraSharp U4021QW vs LG UltraFine 40U990A

What UltraSharp U4021QW does better (0) and where UltraFine 40U990A wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Dell UltraSharp U4021QW
Dell · 2021UltraSharp U4021QW
4.5Score
0 advantages≈ $1,650
vs
LG UltraFine 40U990A
7.6Score
5 advantages≈ $1,550
Higher score
4.0Screen9.1
7.9Connectivity8.6
2.3Design & ergonomics2.8

Why is UltraSharp U4021QW better than UltraFine 40U990A?

UltraSharp U4021QW has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is UltraFine 40U990A better than UltraSharp U4021QW?

  1. Brightness (typical)300 nits vs 450 nits+50%
  2. Refresh rate60 Hz vs 120 Hz2×
  3. Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1 vs 2,000:12×
  4. Response time8 ms vs 5 ms+60%
  5. Height adjustment120 mm vs 130 mm+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size40″39.7″
Resolution5120 × 21605120 × 2160
Resolution class5K5K
Pixel density140 ppi140 ppi
Aspect ratio21:921:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
Brightness (typical)300 nits450 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:12,000:1
Response time8 ms5 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Curved screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage100%—
DCI-P3 coverage—99%
Colour depth10 bit—
HDR—DisplayHDR 600
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)—Yes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)—96 W
Thunderbolt—Yes
KVM switch—Yes
HDMI inputs22
DisplayPort inputs11
USB hubYesYes
Ethernet (RJ45)Yes—
Built-in speakers—Yes
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment120 mm130 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)No—
SwivelYesYes
VESA mount100 × 100 mm—
Weight—14.1 kg
Width—948 mm
Height—614 mm
Depth—260 mm
Product lineDell UltraSharp—
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