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Dell UltraSharp U2724D vs LG UltraFine 27UQ850

Dell UltraSharp U2724D comes out ahead of LG UltraFine 27UQ850 on 2 of the 6 things that decide this, going by what each maker publishes. The one that matters for you may be one the leader loses.

Dell UltraSharp U2724DWinner
Dell UltraSharp U2724D
6.9
Fair
2 of 6 rounds
vs
LG UltraFine 27UQ850
LG UltraFine 27UQ850
6.3
Fair
1 of 6 rounds

The verdict

Dell UltraSharp U2724D takes it, 2–1 on rounds.

On the published figures, Dell UltraSharp U2724D takes 2 of 6 rounds. Treat that as a starting point and check the current figures on both pages, because prices and plans move.

Choose Dell UltraSharp U2724D if…

  • • You want Dell UltraSharp U2724D's edge on how fast it refreshes and how long the warranty lasts

Choose LG UltraFine 27UQ850 if…

  • • You want LG UltraFine 27UQ850's edge on how sharp the picture is

Round by round

  1. Round 1How fast it refreshesDell UltraSharp U2724D wins
    Dell UltraSharp U2724D8/10

    120 Hz

    standard refresh rate

    Source: dell.com ↗

    LG UltraFine 27UQ8505/10

    60 Hz

    refresh rate

    • 60 Hz, against 120 Hz

    Source: lg.com ↗

    Dell UltraSharp U2724D wins this round on what the company itself publishes.

  2. Round 2How sharp the picture isLG UltraFine 27UQ850 wins
    Dell UltraSharp U2724D5/10

    2560 x 1440

    maximum resolution

    • 2560 x 1440, against 3840 x 2160

    Source: dell.com ↗

    LG UltraFine 27UQ8508/10

    3840 x 2160

    native resolution

    Source: lg.com ↗

    LG UltraFine 27UQ850 wins this round on what the company itself publishes.

  3. Round 3How long the warranty lastsDell UltraSharp U2724D wins
    Dell UltraSharp U2724D8/10

    3 years

    limited warranty

    Source: dell.com ↗

    LG UltraFine 27UQ8505/10

    1 year

    lg parts and labor warranty (lg support answer in page q&a)

    • 1 year, against 3 years

    Source: lg.com ↗

    Dell UltraSharp U2724D wins this round on what the company itself publishes.

  4. Round 4How deep its blacks goTie
    Dell UltraSharp U2724D7/10

    2,000:1

    native contrast ratio

    Source: dell.com ↗

    LG UltraFine 27UQ8507/10

    2000:1

    contrast ratio typical

    Source: lg.com ↗

    Nothing to separate them here.

  5. Round 5How bright it getsTie
    Dell UltraSharp U2724D7/10

    350 nits

    brightness (typical; not hdr)

    Source: dell.com ↗

    LG UltraFine 27UQ8507/10

    400 nits

    brightness typical (hdr400 panel)

    Source: lg.com ↗

    Nothing to separate them here.

  6. Round 6How fast its pixels respondTie
    Dell UltraSharp U2724D7/10

    5 ms (GtG)

    response time gtg, fast mode (8 ms normal)

    Source: dell.com ↗

    LG UltraFine 27UQ8507/10

    5 ms (GtG)

    response time gtg at faster

    Source: lg.com ↗

    Nothing to separate them here.

Dell UltraSharp U2724DDell UltraSharp U2724D
LG UltraFine 27UQ850LG UltraFine 27UQ850

Side by side

Overall score
6.9
Best
6.3
Price
See price
See price
How fast it refreshes
8.0
6.0
What it costs
8.0
—
How deep its blacks go
7.0
7.0
How sharp the picture is
5.0
6.5
How fast its pixels respond
7.0
7.0
Head-to-head findings
How fast it refreshes
120 Hz
60 Hz
What it costs
$439.99
—
How deep its blacks go
2,000:1
2000:1
How sharp the picture is
2560 x 1440
3840 x 2160
How fast its pixels respond
5 ms (GtG)
5 ms (GtG)
How bright it gets
350 nits
400 nits
How long the warranty lasts
3 years
1 year
Which HDR badge it carries
—
—
Record
Head-to-head record
2–0
0–2
Head-to-heads won
100 %
0 %
Rounds won
42 %
8 %
Pros
      Cons
      • 2560 x 1440, against 3840 x 2160
      • 350 nits, against 600 nits
      • 2560 x 1440, against 5120 x 2880
      • 60 Hz, against 120 Hz
      • 1 year, against 3 years
      • 400 nits, against 600 nits
      • 3840 x 2160, against 5120 x 2880
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