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BenQ MA270UP vs Samsung Odyssey G7 32"

Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications

BenQ MA270UP

27" · 3840×2160 · IPS
Optimal Viewing Distance 54cm
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Samsung Odyssey G7 32"

31.5" · 2560×1440 · VA
Optimal Viewing Distance 94cm
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Specification BenQ MA270UP 2025 Samsung Odyssey G7 32" 2020
Screen Size 27" 31.5" (Better)
Resolution 3840×2160 (Better) 2560×1440
Pixel Density (PPI) 163 (Better) 93
Optimal Viewing Distance 54cm (Better) 94cm
Panel Type IPS VA
Viewing Angle 178° 178°
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Refresh Rate 60 Hz 240 Hz (Better)
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) None FreeSync Premium Pro
Response Time 5 ms GTG 1 ms GTG (Better)
HDR Certification DisplayHDR 400 DisplayHDR 600
SDR Brightness 450 nits (Better) 350 nits
HDR Peak Brightness 450 nits 600 nits (Better)
Contrast Ratio 1:1,200 1:2,500 (Better)
Ports 2x HDMI · 0x DP · USB-C · USB Hub 1x HDMI · 2x DP · USB Hub
USB-C Power Delivery 90 W
Color Gamut sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 95% sRGB 125% · DCI-P3 95% · Adobe RGB 85% (Better)
Year 2025 (Better) 2020

Summary

The BenQ MA270UP has higher pixel density (163 PPI), making it sharper at close range.

The BenQ MA270UP allows sitting closer (54cm) while maintaining retina quality.

The Samsung Odyssey G7 32" offers a larger 31.5" display for more immersive viewing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has better PPI: BenQ MA270UP or Samsung Odyssey G7 32"?
The BenQ MA270UP has 163 PPI compared to 93 PPI for the Samsung Odyssey G7 32".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The BenQ MA270UP requires 54cm vs 94cm for the Samsung Odyssey G7 32" to reach retina quality.

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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