BenQ PD2725U 27" vs Kuycon P20
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
BenQ PD2725U 27"163 PPI #20
Kuycon P20192 PPI #15
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
BenQ PD2725U 27"400 nits #51
Kuycon P20600 nits #22
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
BenQ PD2725U 27"95% #48
Kuycon P2099% #2
79%100%
Refresh Rate
BenQ PD2725U 27"60 Hz
Kuycon P2060 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: no visible difference — Both screens exceed the retina threshold at 65cm. The Kuycon P20 has 15% higher pixel density (192 vs 163 PPI), but this only becomes visible below 46cm.
- Brightness: advantage Kuycon P20 — The Kuycon P20 is 100% brighter in SDR (500 vs 250 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 600 vs 400 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | BenQ PD2725U 27" | Kuycon P20 |
|---|---|---|
| Response Time | 5 ms GTG | 8 ms GTG |
| Screen Size | 27" | 28.2" |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 4500×3000 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 163 | 192 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 54cm | 46cm |
| SDR Brightness | 250 nits | 500 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,200 | 1:1,500 |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 65 W | 100 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 95% · Adobe RGB 100% | sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 99% |
| Year | 2021 | 2025 |
All specifications
| Specification | BenQ PD2725U 27" 2021 | Kuycon P20 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27" | 28.2" (Better) |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 4500×3000 (Better) |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 163 | 192 (Better) |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 54cm | 46cm (Better) |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | None | FreeSync |
| Response Time | 5 ms GTG (Better) | 8 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 600 |
| SDR Brightness | 250 nits | 500 nits (Better) |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits (Better) |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,200 | 1:1,500 (Better) |
| Ports | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 65 W | 100 W (Better) |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 95% · Adobe RGB 100% | sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 99% (Better) |
| Year | 2021 | 2025 (Better) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: BenQ PD2725U 27" or Kuycon P20?
The Kuycon P20 has 192 PPI compared to 163 PPI for the BenQ PD2725U 27".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Kuycon P20 requires 46cm vs 54cm for the BenQ PD2725U 27" 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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