AOC U27G4R 27" vs Dell U2724D 27"
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
AOC U27G4R 27"163 PPI #20
Dell U2724D 27"109 PPI #55
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
AOC U27G4R 27"400 nits #51
Dell U2724D 27"600 nits #22
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
AOC U27G4R 27"95.9% #47
Dell U2724D 27"98% #31
79%100%
Refresh Rate
AOC U27G4R 27"160 Hz
Dell U2724D 27"120 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: advantage AOC U27G4R 27" — At 65cm, the AOC U27G4R 27" is retina (163 PPI) while the Dell U2724D 27" is not — you need to sit at least 80cm away for pixel-free viewing.
- Brightness: advantage Dell U2724D 27" — Similar SDR brightness (400 vs 350 nits), but the Dell U2724D 27" leads in HDR peak (600 vs 400 nits).
Key Differences
| Specification | AOC U27G4R 27" | Dell U2724D 27" |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 2560×1440 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 163 | 109 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 54cm | 80cm |
| Refresh Rate | 160 Hz | 120 Hz |
| SDR Brightness | 400 nits | 350 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 124.7% · DCI-P3 95.9% · Adobe RGB 93.4% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 87% |
| Year | 2024 | 2023 |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000 | 1:2,000 |
All specifications
| Specification | AOC U27G4R 27" 2024 | Dell U2724D 27" 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 (Better) | 2560×1440 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 163 (Better) | 109 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 54cm (Better) | 80cm |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 160 Hz (Better) | 120 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | G-SYNC Compatible | None |
| Response Time | 0.5 ms MPRT | 5 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR 400 | None |
| SDR Brightness | 400 nits (Better) | 350 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits (Better) |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000 | 1:2,000 (Better) |
| Ports | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB Hub | 1x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 124.7% · DCI-P3 95.9% · Adobe RGB 93.4% (Better) | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 87% |
| Year | 2024 (Better) | 2023 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: AOC U27G4R 27" or Dell U2724D 27"?
The AOC U27G4R 27" has 163 PPI compared to 109 PPI for the Dell U2724D 27".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The AOC U27G4R 27" requires 54cm vs 80cm for the Dell U2724D 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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