BenQ PD2725U 27" vs Dell S2725QS
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
BenQ PD2725U 27"163 PPI #20
Dell S2725QS163 PPI #20
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
BenQ PD2725U 27"400 nits #51
Dell S2725QS350 nits #61
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
BenQ PD2725U 27"95% #48
Dell S2725QS95% #48
79%100%
Refresh Rate
BenQ PD2725U 27"60 Hz
Dell S2725QS120 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: identical — Both screens are retina at 65cm with identical pixel density (163 PPI). No difference in sharpness.
- Brightness: advantage Dell S2725QS — The Dell S2725QS 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 S2725QS |
|---|---|---|
| HDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 350 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 95% · Adobe RGB 100% | sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 95% |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| SDR Brightness | 250 nits | 350 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,200 | 1:1,500 |
| Year | 2021 | 2025 |
All specifications
| Specification | BenQ PD2725U 27" 2021 | Dell S2725QS 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 3840×2160 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 163 | 163 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 54cm | 54cm |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz (Better) |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | None | FreeSync Premium |
| Response Time | 5 ms GTG | 5 ms GTG |
| 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 95% |
| Year | 2021 | 2025 (Better) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: BenQ PD2725U 27" or Dell S2725QS?
Both have 163 PPI.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
Both require 54cm for 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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