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BenQ RD280U vs LG UltraFine evo 32U990A-S

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

BenQ RD280U

28.2" · 3840×2560 · IPS
Optimal Viewing Distance 53cm
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LG UltraFine evo 32U990A-S

31.5" · 6144×3456 · IPS
Optimal Viewing Distance 39cm
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Specification BenQ RD280U 2024 LG UltraFine evo 32U990A-S 2025
Screen Size 28.2" 31.5" (Better)
Resolution 3840×2560 6144×3456 (Better)
Pixel Density (PPI) 164 224 (Better)
Optimal Viewing Distance 53cm 39cm (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 None
Response Time 5 ms GTG 5 ms GTG
HDR Certification DisplayHDR 400 DisplayHDR 600
SDR Brightness 350 nits 450 nits (Better)
HDR Peak Brightness 400 nits 600 nits (Better)
Contrast Ratio 1:1,200 1:2,000 (Better)
Ports 1x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub 1x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub
USB-C Power Delivery 90 W 96 W (Better)
Color Gamut sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 93% · Adobe RGB 87% sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 99.5% (Better)
Year 2024 2025 (Better)

Summary

The LG UltraFine evo 32U990A-S has higher pixel density (224 PPI), making it sharper at close range.

The LG UltraFine evo 32U990A-S allows sitting closer (39cm) while maintaining retina quality.

The LG UltraFine evo 32U990A-S offers a larger 31.5" display for more immersive viewing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has better PPI: BenQ RD280U or LG UltraFine evo 32U990A-S?
The LG UltraFine evo 32U990A-S has 224 PPI compared to 164 PPI for the BenQ RD280U.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The LG UltraFine evo 32U990A-S requires 39cm vs 53cm for the BenQ RD280U 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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