BenQ RD280U vs Kuycon G32X
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
BenQ RD280U164 PPI #18
Kuycon G32X219 PPI #3
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
BenQ RD280U400 nits #51
Kuycon G32X500 nits #42
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
BenQ RD280U93% #59
Kuycon G32X98% #31
79%100%
Refresh Rate
BenQ RD280U60 Hz
Kuycon G32X60 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: no visible difference — Both screens exceed the retina threshold at 65cm. The Kuycon G32X has 25% higher pixel density (219 vs 164 PPI), but this only becomes visible below 40cm.
- Brightness: advantage Kuycon G32X — The Kuycon G32X is 43% brighter in SDR (500 vs 350 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 500 vs 400 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | BenQ RD280U | Kuycon G32X |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 28.2" | 31.5" |
| Resolution | 3840×2560 | 6016×3384 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 164 | 219 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 53cm | 40cm |
| SDR Brightness | 350 nits | 500 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,200 | 1:1,500 |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 90 W | 100 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 93% · Adobe RGB 87% | sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 98% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
All specifications
| Specification | BenQ RD280U 2024 | Kuycon G32X 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 28.2" | 31.5" (Better) |
| Resolution | 3840×2560 | 6016×3384 (Better) |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 164 | 219 (Better) |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 53cm | 40cm (Better) |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | None | G-SYNC Compatible |
| Response Time | 5 ms GTG | 5 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR 400 | None |
| SDR Brightness | 350 nits | 500 nits (Better) |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits (Better) |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,200 | 1:1,500 (Better) |
| Ports | 1x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 90 W | 100 W (Better) |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 93% · Adobe RGB 87% | sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 98% (Better) |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 (Better) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: BenQ RD280U or Kuycon G32X?
The Kuycon G32X has 219 PPI compared to 164 PPI for the BenQ RD280U.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Kuycon G32X requires 40cm vs 53cm for the BenQ RD280U 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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