BenQ PD2725U 27" vs Dell S2725DS
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
BenQ PD2725U 27"163 PPI #20
Dell S2725DS109 PPI #55
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
BenQ PD2725U 27"400 nits #51
Dell S2725DS350 nits #61
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
BenQ PD2725U 27"95% #48
Dell S2725DS79% #63
79%100%
Refresh Rate
BenQ PD2725U 27"60 Hz
Dell S2725DS100 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: advantage BenQ PD2725U 27" — At 65cm, the BenQ PD2725U 27" is retina (163 PPI) while the Dell S2725DS is not — you need to sit at least 80cm away for pixel-free viewing.
- Brightness: advantage Dell S2725DS — The Dell S2725DS is 40% brighter in SDR (350 vs 250 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 350 vs 400 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | BenQ PD2725U 27" | Dell S2725DS |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 2560×1440 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 163 | 109 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 54cm | 80cm |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 350 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 95% · Adobe RGB 100% | sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 79% |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 100 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 ms GTG | 4 ms GTG |
| SDR Brightness | 250 nits | 350 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,200 | 1:1,500 |
| Year | 2021 | 2024 |
All specifications
| Specification | BenQ PD2725U 27" 2021 | Dell S2725DS 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 60 Hz | 100 Hz (Better) |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | None | FreeSync |
| Response Time | 5 ms GTG | 4 ms GTG (Better) |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR 400 | None |
| SDR Brightness | 250 nits | 350 nits (Better) |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits (Better) | 350 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,200 | 1:1,500 (Better) |
| Ports | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub | 2x HDMI · 1x DP |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 65 W | — |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 95% · Adobe RGB 100% (Better) | sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 79% |
| Year | 2021 | 2024 (Better) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: BenQ PD2725U 27" or Dell S2725DS?
The BenQ PD2725U 27" has 163 PPI compared to 109 PPI for the Dell S2725DS.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The BenQ PD2725U 27" requires 54cm vs 80cm for the Dell S2725DS 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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