Dell 27 Plus S2725QC vs Dell U3421WE 34"
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
Dell 27 Plus S2725QC163 PPI #20
Dell U3421WE 34"110 PPI #47
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
Dell 27 Plus S2725QC350 nits #61
Dell U3421WE 34"300 nits #65
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
Dell 27 Plus S2725QC95% #48
Dell U3421WE 34"95% #48
79%100%
Refresh Rate
Dell 27 Plus S2725QC120 Hz
Dell U3421WE 34"60 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: advantage Dell 27 Plus S2725QC — At 65cm, the Dell 27 Plus S2725QC is retina (163 PPI) while the Dell U3421WE 34" is not — you need to sit at least 80cm away for pixel-free viewing.
- Brightness: advantage Dell 27 Plus S2725QC — The Dell 27 Plus S2725QC is 17% brighter in SDR (350 vs 300 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 350 vs 300 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | Dell 27 Plus S2725QC | Dell U3421WE 34" |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 3440×1440 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 163 | 110 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 54cm | 80cm |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| SDR Brightness | 350 nits | 300 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 300 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,500 | 1:1,000 |
| Year | 2025 | 2021 |
| Screen Size | 27" | 34" |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 65 W | 90 W |
All specifications
| Specification | Dell 27 Plus S2725QC 2025 | Dell U3421WE 34" 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27" | 34" (Better) |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 (Better) | 3440×1440 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 163 (Better) | 110 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 54cm (Better) | 80cm |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz (Better) | 60 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | FreeSync Premium | None |
| Response Time | 5 ms GTG | 5 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | None | None |
| SDR Brightness | 350 nits (Better) | 300 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits (Better) | 300 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,500 (Better) | 1:1,000 |
| Ports | 2x HDMI · USB-C · USB Hub | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 65 W | 90 W (Better) |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 95% | sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 95% |
| Year | 2025 (Better) | 2021 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: Dell 27 Plus S2725QC or Dell U3421WE 34"?
The Dell 27 Plus S2725QC has 163 PPI compared to 110 PPI for the Dell U3421WE 34".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Dell 27 Plus S2725QC requires 54cm vs 80cm for the Dell U3421WE 34" 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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