Alienware AW2725DF 27" vs LG 27GP850-B 27"
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Alienware AW2725DF 27"
26.7" · 2560×1440 · QD-OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 79cm
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Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
Alienware AW2725DF 27"110 PPI #47
LG 27GP850-B 27"109 PPI #55
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
Alienware AW2725DF 27"1000 nits #7
LG 27GP850-B 27"400 nits #51
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
Alienware AW2725DF 27"99% #2
LG 27GP850-B 27"98% #31
79%100%
Refresh Rate
Alienware AW2725DF 27"360 Hz
LG 27GP850-B 27"165 Hz
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Summary
- Sharpness: advantage Alienware AW2725DF 27" — Neither screen reaches retina quality at 65cm. The Alienware AW2725DF 27" gets there at 79cm vs 80cm for the LG 27GP850-B 27".
- Brightness: advantage LG 27GP850-B 27" — The LG 27GP850-B 27" is 60% brighter in SDR (400 vs 250 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 400 vs 1000 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | Alienware AW2725DF 27" | LG 27GP850-B 27" |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 110 | 109 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 79cm | 80cm |
| Refresh Rate | 360 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.0 ms GTG | 1 ms GTG |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 400 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000,000 | 1:1,000 |
| Year | 2024 | 2021 |
| Screen Size | 26.7" | 27" |
| SDR Brightness | 250 nits | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 94% | sRGB 135% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 93% |
All specifications
| Specification | Alienware AW2725DF 27" 2024 | LG 27GP850-B 27" 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 26.7" | 27" (Better) |
| Resolution | 2560×1440 | 2560×1440 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 110 (Better) | 109 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 79cm (Better) | 80cm |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED | IPS |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 360 Hz (Better) | 165 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium |
| Response Time | 0.0 ms GTG (Better) | 1 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| SDR Brightness | 250 nits | 400 nits (Better) |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits (Better) | 400 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000,000 (Better) | 1:1,000 |
| Ports | 1x HDMI · 2x DP · USB Hub | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB Hub |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 94% | sRGB 135% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 93% (Better) |
| Year | 2024 (Better) | 2021 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: Alienware AW2725DF 27" or LG 27GP850-B 27"?
The Alienware AW2725DF 27" has 110 PPI compared to 109 PPI for the LG 27GP850-B 27".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Alienware AW2725DF 27" requires 79cm vs 80cm for the LG 27GP850-B 27" to reach retina quality.
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Methodology & Sources
Formula: Retina distance (cm) = 3438 / PPI. Displayed values are rounded for readability.
Sources: Official manufacturer spec sheets and product pages. Specs are normalized before comparisons.
Comparison winners are calculated metric by metric (higher is better for most specs; lower is better for distance/response time).
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