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Lenovo ThinkVision P27qd-40 vs Lenovo ThinkVision P27u-20

What ThinkVision P27qd-40 does better (3) and where ThinkVision P27u-20 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Lenovo ThinkVision P27qd-40
Lenovo · 2025ThinkVision P27qd-40
8.4Score
3 advantages≈ $450
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Lenovo ThinkVision P27u-20
Lenovo · 2022ThinkVision P27u-20
9.0Score
4 advantages≈ $500
Higher score
6.0Screen6.7
5.1Colour accuracy9.1
8.2Connectivity6.6

Why is ThinkVision P27qd-40 better than ThinkVision P27u-20?

  1. Refresh rate120 Hz vs 60 Hz2×
  2. Contrast ratio (static)1,500:1 vs 1,000:1+50%
  3. Response time4 ms vs 6 ms+50%

Why is ThinkVision P27u-20 better than ThinkVision P27qd-40?

  1. Pixel density109 ppi vs 163 ppi+50%
  2. HDRHDR10 vs DisplayHDR 400
  3. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
  4. Brightness (typical)350 nits vs 400 nits+14%
Specifications

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Display
Screen size27″27″
Resolution2560 × 14403840 × 2160
Resolution classQHD / 2.5K4K UHD
Pixel density109 ppi163 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate120 Hz60 Hz
Brightness (typical)350 nits400 nits
Peak brightness (HDR)—450 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,500:11,000:1
Response time4 ms6 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage99%100%
Adobe RGB coverage—99.5%
DCI-P3 coverage98%99.1%
Rec. 2020 coverage—83.7%
Colour depth10 bit10 bit
HDRHDR10DisplayHDR 400
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)140 W—
Thunderbolt—Yes
KVM switchYesYes
HDMI inputs12
DisplayPort inputs11
USB hubYesYes
Ethernet (RJ45)YesYes
Built-in speakersNoYes
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment155 mm—
Pivot (portrait rotation)Yes—
SwivelYes—
VESA mount100 × 100 mm—
Weight6.8 kg—
Width613 mm—
Height539 mm—
Depth195 mm—
Product lineLenovo ThinkVisionLenovo ThinkVision
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