AOC U27G4R 27" vs BenQ RD280U
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
AOC U27G4R 27"163 PPI #20
BenQ RD280U164 PPI #18
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
AOC U27G4R 27"400 nits #51
BenQ RD280U400 nits #51
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
AOC U27G4R 27"95.9% #47
BenQ RD280U93% #59
79%100%
Refresh Rate
AOC U27G4R 27"160 Hz
BenQ RD280U60 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: identical — Both screens are retina at 65cm. With nearly identical pixel density (163 vs 164 PPI), there is no visible difference in sharpness.
- Brightness: comparable — Both screens offer similar brightness (400 vs 350 nits SDR). Neither has a meaningful advantage for outdoor use.
Key Differences
| Specification | AOC U27G4R 27" | BenQ RD280U |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 160 Hz | 60 Hz |
| SDR Brightness | 400 nits | 350 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 124.7% · DCI-P3 95.9% · Adobe RGB 93.4% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 93% · Adobe RGB 87% |
| Screen Size | 27" | 28.2" |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 3840×2560 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 163 | 164 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 54cm | 53cm |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000 | 1:1,200 |
All specifications
| Specification | AOC U27G4R 27" 2024 | BenQ RD280U 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27" | 28.2" (Better) |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 3840×2560 (Better) |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 163 | 164 (Better) |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 54cm | 53cm (Better) |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Refresh Rate | 160 Hz (Better) | 60 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | G-SYNC Compatible | None |
| Response Time | 0.5 ms MPRT | 5 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| SDR Brightness | 400 nits (Better) | 350 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000 | 1:1,200 (Better) |
| Ports | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB Hub | 1x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub |
| USB-C Power Delivery | — | 90 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 124.7% · DCI-P3 95.9% · Adobe RGB 93.4% (Better) | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 93% · Adobe RGB 87% |
| Year | 2024 | 2024 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: AOC U27G4R 27" or BenQ RD280U?
The BenQ RD280U has 164 PPI compared to 163 PPI for the AOC U27G4R 27".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The BenQ RD280U requires 53cm vs 54cm for the AOC U27G4R 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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