ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM 27" vs Dell UltraSharp U2725QE
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM 27"
26.5" · 3840×2160 · QD-OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 53cm
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Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM 27"166 PPI #16
Dell UltraSharp U2725QE163 PPI #20
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM 27"1000 nits #7
Dell UltraSharp U2725QE600 nits #22
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM 27"99% #2
Dell UltraSharp U2725QE99% #2
79%100%
Refresh Rate
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM 27"240 Hz
Dell UltraSharp U2725QE120 Hz
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Summary
- Sharpness: identical — Both screens are retina at 65cm. With nearly identical pixel density (166 vs 163 PPI), there is no visible difference in sharpness.
- Brightness: advantage Dell UltraSharp U2725QE — The Dell UltraSharp U2725QE is 140% brighter in SDR (600 vs 250 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 600 vs 1000 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM 27" | Dell UltraSharp U2725QE |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 166 | 163 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 53cm | 54cm |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.0 ms GTG | 5 ms GTG |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 600 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,500,000 | 1:3,000 |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 145% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 94% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 94% |
| Screen Size | 26.5" | 27" |
| SDR Brightness | 250 nits | 600 nits |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 90 W | 140 W |
All specifications
| Specification | ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM 27" 2025 | Dell UltraSharp U2725QE 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 26.5" | 27" (Better) |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 3840×2160 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 166 (Better) | 163 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 53cm (Better) | 54cm |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED | IPS |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz (Better) | 120 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | FreeSync Premium Pro | None |
| Response Time | 0.0 ms GTG (Better) | 5 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 600 |
| SDR Brightness | 250 nits | 600 nits (Better) |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits (Better) | 600 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,500,000 (Better) | 1:3,000 |
| Ports | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub | 1x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 90 W | 140 W (Better) |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 145% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 94% (Better) | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 94% |
| Year | 2025 | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM 27" or Dell UltraSharp U2725QE?
The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM 27" has 166 PPI compared to 163 PPI for the Dell UltraSharp U2725QE.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM 27" requires 53cm vs 54cm for the Dell UltraSharp U2725QE 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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