BenQ RD280U vs Dell 27 Plus S2725QC
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
BenQ RD280U164 PPI #18
Dell 27 Plus S2725QC163 PPI #20
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
BenQ RD280U400 nits #51
Dell 27 Plus S2725QC350 nits #61
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
BenQ RD280U93% #59
Dell 27 Plus S2725QC95% #48
79%100%
Refresh Rate
BenQ RD280U60 Hz
Dell 27 Plus S2725QC120 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: identical — Both screens are retina at 65cm. With nearly identical pixel density (164 vs 163 PPI), there is no visible difference in sharpness.
- Brightness: comparable — Both screens offer similar brightness (350 vs 350 nits SDR). Neither has a meaningful advantage for outdoor use.
Key Differences
| Specification | BenQ RD280U | Dell 27 Plus S2725QC |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 28.2" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840×2560 | 3840×2160 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 164 | 163 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 53cm | 54cm |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 350 nits |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 90 W | 65 W |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,200 | 1:1,500 |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 93% · Adobe RGB 87% | sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 95% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
All specifications
| Specification | BenQ RD280U 2024 | Dell 27 Plus S2725QC 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 28.2" (Better) | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840×2560 (Better) | 3840×2160 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 164 (Better) | 163 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 53cm (Better) | 54cm |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 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 | 350 nits | 350 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits (Better) | 350 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,200 | 1:1,500 (Better) |
| Ports | 1x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub | 2x HDMI · USB-C · USB Hub |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 90 W (Better) | 65 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 93% · Adobe RGB 87% | sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 95% (Better) |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 (Better) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: BenQ RD280U or Dell 27 Plus S2725QC?
The BenQ RD280U has 164 PPI compared to 163 PPI for the Dell 27 Plus S2725QC.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The BenQ RD280U requires 53cm vs 54cm for the Dell 27 Plus S2725QC 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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