LG UltraGear evo GX9 39GX950B-B / Dell UltraSharp U2725QE

LG UltraGear evo GX9 39GX950B-B: 39GX950B-B · 38.86-inch · 5K2K · black

Dell UltraSharp U2725QE: U2725QE · 27-inch

SpecificationLG UltraGear evo GX9 39GX950B-BDell UltraSharp U2725QE
Release year20262025
Display38.86-inch OLED · 5120 × 2160 · 21:9 LG27-inch IPS Black; 3840 × 2160; 163 ppi; anti-glare surface Dell
Curvature1500R LG—
Pixel pitch0.1776 × 0.1776 mm LG—
Refresh rate165 Hz (5120 × 2160) LG120 Hz; 48–120 Hz variable refresh

Variable refresh works over HDMI 2.1; dynamic refresh rate (DRR) over DisplayPort is also listed for Windows.

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Dual-Mode330 Hz at 2560 × 1080 in the 21:9 modes; 330 Hz at 1920 × 1080 in the 16:9 modes

The product page calls this mode QHD in one place and WFHD in another; the resolutions in the manual were used. Exit the game before changing the mode.

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Pixel response0.03 ms GtG

Not total input lag.

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Brightness335 nits typical; 300 nits minimum LG450 nits typical; 600 nits peak; HDR 600 Dell
Peak HDR brightness1500 nits

Peak figure LG states under internal test conditions; not sustained full-screen brightness.

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HDR formatsHDR10; VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500; no Dolby Vision LG—
Colour coverageDCI-P3 99.5% typical, 94% minimum (CIE1976); 1.07 billion colours LG—
Contrast ratio1,850,000:1 typical; 1,480,000:1 minimum

Manufacturer figure.

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SurfaceAnti-glare, low-reflection front polarizer LG—
CalibrationFactory calibrated; hardware-calibration ready (LG Calibration Studio) LG—
Variable refreshG-SYNC Compatible; FreeSync Premium Pro LG—
DisplayPort1 × DisplayPort 2.1; UHBR20

The graphics card and cable must support this rate.

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HDMI2 × HDMI 2.1

The menu has 2.1(PC) and 2.1(AV) compatibility options. The product page connectivity table omits the HDMI count; the two inputs in the manual were used.

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USB-C input1 × USB-C; video, data and up to 90 W power

The manual lists DP Alternate Mode and Power Delivery. The port does not power the monitor; the adapter is required.

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USB hubUSB-C upstream; 2 × downstream USB 3.2 Gen 2

The manual says the downstream ports run at USB 2.0 over a USB-C to USB-C cable and USB 3.0 over a USB-C to USB-A cable.

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Thunderbolt 4 or USB-C upstream (10 Gbit/s); 2 × USB-C (10 Gbit/s, 15 W); 4 × USB-A (10 Gbit/s, one with BC 1.2 charging) Dell
Multiple sources2 × PBP and PIP; no built-in KVM LGBuilt-in KVM; PiP and PbP

KVM switches one keyboard and mouse between two computers; PiP/PbP show two sources at once.

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Audio2 × 7 W speakers; 4-pole headphone output; AI Sound LG3.5 mm analogue line-out; no built-in speakers Dell
StandTilt −8° / +15°; ±30° swivel; 110 mm height adjustment

The manual does not describe pivot rotation.

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150 mm height; −5°/+21° tilt; ±45° swivel; ±90° pivot Dell
Wall mount100 × 100 mm; 4 × M4 × L10 screws; optional LSW149 plate LG—
Dimensions921.4 × 605.4 × 322.8 mm with stand (up); 921.4 × 495.4 × 322.8 mm (down); 921.4 × 405.0 × 118.7 mm without stand

Width × height × depth.

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Weight10.7 kg with stand; 6.8 kg without LG—
PowerExternal adapter; 40.3 W on-mode in SDR, 45.9 W in HDR

On-mode power demand from the product information sheet.

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OLED careScreen saver; Image Cleaning of about 10 minutes

The manual states that prolonged use can cause permanent brightness reduction and image retention.

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LightingUnity Hexagon Lighting 2.0 on the back LG—
Warranty2 years; OLED panel included LG3-year limited hardware warranty; Advanced Exchange

Terms from the UK model page; may vary by country.

Dell
Rated contrast—3000:1 native contrast

IPS Black targets darker blacks than conventional IPS; it does not give per-pixel black like OLED or local-dimming displays.

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Colour—1.07 billion colours; 100% sRGB and Rec.709; 99% DCI-P3 and Display P3; factory calibration average ΔE < 1.5 Dell
Response time—5 ms GtG (fast mode); 8 ms GtG

Pixel transition specification, not total input lag.

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Thunderbolt 4—1 × upstream: video (DP 1.4, DSC), data and 140 W EPR charging; 1 × downstream: daisy chain, 15 W

Two 4K monitors can run from one computer through a Thunderbolt 4 daisy chain.

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Video inputs—1 × HDMI 2.1 (4K 120 Hz, VRR); 1 × DisplayPort 1.4 in (DSC, HDCP 2.2); 1 × DisplayPort out Dell
Power delivery—Up to 140 W EPR

Requires a compatible computer and cable.

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Ethernet—2.5 GbE Dell
Eye comfort and sensor—ComfortView Plus (blue light ≤ 35%); TÜV 5-star eye comfort; ambient light sensor

The sensor can adjust brightness and colour temperature automatically; see owner experiences for firmware-related issues.

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VESA—100 × 100 mm Dell
Panel without stand—612.44 × 353.51 × 55.60 mm; 5.22 kg Dell
Weight with stand—7.06 kg (with stand and cables) Dell
Power consumption—25.4 W operating; 325 W maximum; 0.5 W standby; 0.3 W off Dell
In the box—Power cable; 1.8 m DisplayPort 1.4; 1 m USB-A to USB-C; 1 m passive Thunderbolt 4 cable Dell
Firmware—M2T102 (A01, 19 August 2025)

Dell says it targets wake-from-sleep, USB dropping to 480 Mbit/s on MacBooks, auto brightness/colour temperature sensing and daisy-chained displays not waking.

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