ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" vs Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32"
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27"
26.5" · 2560×1440 · OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 79cm
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Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32"
31.5" · 3840×2160 · IPS
Optimal Viewing Distance 62cm
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Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27"111 PPI #45
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32"140 PPI #30
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27"1300 nits #3
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32"600 nits #22
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27"99% #2
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32"99% #2
79%100%
Refresh Rate
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27"480 Hz
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32"120 Hz
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Summary
- Sharpness: advantage Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32" — At 65cm, the Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32" is retina (140 PPI) while the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" is not — you need to sit at least 79cm away for pixel-free viewing.
- Brightness: advantage Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32" — The Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32" is 80% brighter in SDR (450 vs 250 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 600 vs 1300 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" | Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32" |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 480 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.0 ms GTG | 5 ms GTG |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 1300 nits | 600 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,500,000 | 1:3,000 |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 135% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 96% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 95% |
| Screen Size | 26.5" | 31.5" |
| Resolution | 2560×1440 | 3840×2160 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 111 | 140 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 79cm | 62cm |
| SDR Brightness | 250 nits | 450 nits |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
All specifications
| Specification | ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" 2024 | Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32" 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 26.5" | 31.5" (Better) |
| Resolution | 2560×1440 | 3840×2160 (Better) |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 111 | 140 (Better) |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 79cm | 62cm (Better) |
| Panel Type | OLED | IPS |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 480 Hz (Better) | 120 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | FreeSync Premium | None |
| Response Time | 0.0 ms GTG (Better) | 5 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 600 |
| SDR Brightness | 250 nits | 450 nits (Better) |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 1300 nits (Better) | 600 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,500,000 (Better) | 1:3,000 |
| Ports | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB Hub | 1x HDMI · 2x DP · USB-C · USB Hub |
| USB-C Power Delivery | — | 140 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 135% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 96% (Better) | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 95% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 (Better) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" or Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32"?
The Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32" has 140 PPI compared to 111 PPI for the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32" requires 62cm vs 79cm for the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" to reach retina quality.
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Alienware AW3225QF 32" 2024 · 139 PPI · 31.6" · 240 Hz
vs Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32" 2025 · 140 PPI · 31.5" · 120 Hz
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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