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BenQ PD2725U 27" vs Japannext JN-IPS275K-HSPC9 27"

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

BenQ PD2725U 27"

27" · 3840×2160 · IPS
Optimal Viewing Distance 54cm
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Japannext JN-IPS275K-HSPC9 27"

27" · 5120×2880 · IPS
Optimal Viewing Distance 40cm
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Specification BenQ PD2725U 27" 2021 Japannext JN-IPS275K-HSPC9 27" 2025
Screen Size 27" 27"
Resolution 3840×2160 5120×2880 (Better)
Pixel Density (PPI) 163 218 (Better)
Optimal Viewing Distance 54cm 40cm (Better)
Panel Type IPS IPS
Viewing Angle 178° 178°
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Refresh Rate 60 Hz 60 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) None G-SYNC Compatible
Response Time 5 ms GTG (Better) 8 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 1:2,000 (Better)
Ports 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub
USB-C Power Delivery 65 W 90 W (Better)
Color Gamut sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 95% · Adobe RGB 100% sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% (Better)
Year 2021 2025 (Better)

Summary

The Japannext JN-IPS275K-HSPC9 27" has higher pixel density (218 PPI), making it sharper at close range.

The Japannext JN-IPS275K-HSPC9 27" allows sitting closer (40cm) while maintaining retina quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has better PPI: BenQ PD2725U 27" or Japannext JN-IPS275K-HSPC9 27"?
The Japannext JN-IPS275K-HSPC9 27" has 218 PPI compared to 163 PPI for the BenQ PD2725U 27".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Japannext JN-IPS275K-HSPC9 27" requires 40cm vs 54cm for the BenQ PD2725U 27" 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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