Lenovo L22-4e 21.5" vs Dell UltraSharp U4025QW 39.7"
Lenovo L22-4e 21.5" Raven Black 2025
Dell UltraSharp U4025QW 39.7" Black, Silver, Dual Color 2025
What Buyers Say
Lenovo L22-4e 21.5" Raven Black 2025
This Lenovo monitor is highly praised for its bright, clear display and easy setup, making it a great choice for home offices and creative work like photography and video editing. A few users noted issues: one received a late delivery with an incompatible HDMI cable (both ends HDMI, no USB), and another was misled about built-in speakers (the monitor lacks them). Overall, the build quality and value for the price are well-liked, but potential buyers should check connectivity needs and speaker requirements.
Pros
- Bright and clear display
- Easy setup
- Great value for money
- Lightweight design
- Perfect for photo/video editing
Cons
- No built-in speakers (misleading listing)
- Incompatible HDMI cable included
- Late delivery reported
Dell UltraSharp U4025QW 39.7" Black, Silver, Dual Color 2025
The Dell UltraSharp U4025QW is widely praised as an exceptional productivity monitor, with users highlighting its stunning 5K2K resolution, vibrant IPS Black colors, and excellent text clarity. The built-in Thunderbolt 4 hub and KVM switch are major selling points, simplifying multi-device setups and reducing desk clutter. However, some users report significant issues with firmware updates, particularly on Macs, and note that the monitor is heavy and its anti-glare coating is less effective than competitors. Overall, it is considered a premium, high-value investment for professionals despite a few notable drawbacks.
Pros
- Exceptional 5K2K resolution
- Vibrant IPS Black colors
- Built-in Thunderbolt 4 hub
- Effective KVM switch
- Excellent text clarity
Cons
- Firmware update issues on Mac
- Heavy (19 lbs)
- Anti-glare coating less effective
- KVM limited to two devices
- Thick design for webcams
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo L22-4e 21.5" | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW 39.7" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 21.5" | 39.7" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 5120 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 2,500 |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 4 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | — | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB | 100% sRGB, 100% Rec. 709, 99% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR 600 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR600 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1★ |
| USB-C | — | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | N/A | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | VESA | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | 11W★ | 380W |
| Weight | 2.80 kg★ | 8.35 kg |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo L22-4e 21.5" Raven Black 2025
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong portability (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile)
- Below average feature (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average display (21st percentile)
Dell UltraSharp U4025QW 39.7" Black, Silver, Dual Color 2025
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong color (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
Lenovo L22-4e 21.5" Raven Black 2025 offers 11.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 31 specs.
