BenQ PD2725U 27" vs Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32"
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32"
31.5" · 3840×2160 · QD-OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 62cm
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Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
BenQ PD2725U 27"163 PPI #20
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32"140 PPI #30
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
BenQ PD2725U 27"400 nits #51
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32"1000 nits #7
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
BenQ PD2725U 27"95% #48
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32"99% #2
79%100%
Refresh Rate
BenQ PD2725U 27"60 Hz
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32"240 Hz
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Summary
- Sharpness: no visible difference — Both screens exceed the retina threshold at 65cm. The BenQ PD2725U 27" has 17% higher pixel density (163 vs 140 PPI), but this only becomes visible below 54cm.
- Brightness: advantage Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32" — Similar SDR brightness (250 vs 250 nits), but the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32" leads in HDR peak (1000 vs 400 nits).
Key Differences
| Specification | BenQ PD2725U 27" | Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32" |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 163 | 140 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 54cm | 62cm |
| Screen Size | 27" | 31.5" |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 ms GTG | 0.0 ms GTG |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 1000 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,200 | 1:1,000,000 |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 95% · Adobe RGB 100% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 98% |
| Year | 2021 | 2024 |
All specifications
| Specification | BenQ PD2725U 27" 2021 | Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32" 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27" | 31.5" (Better) |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 3840×2160 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 163 (Better) | 140 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 54cm (Better) | 62cm |
| Panel Type | IPS | QD-OLED |
| 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 | 0.0 ms GTG (Better) |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| SDR Brightness | 250 nits | 250 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 1000 nits (Better) |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,200 | 1:1,000,000 (Better) |
| Ports | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB Hub |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 65 W | — |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 95% · Adobe RGB 100% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 98% (Better) |
| Year | 2021 | 2024 (Better) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: BenQ PD2725U 27" or Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32"?
The BenQ PD2725U 27" has 163 PPI compared to 140 PPI for the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The BenQ PD2725U 27" requires 54cm vs 62cm for the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32" 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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