Dell 27 Plus S2725QC 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
Dell 27 Plus S2725QC163 PPI #20
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32"140 PPI #30
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
Dell 27 Plus S2725QC350 nits #61
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32"1000 nits #7
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
Dell 27 Plus S2725QC95% #48
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32"99% #2
79%100%
Refresh Rate
Dell 27 Plus S2725QC120 Hz
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32"240 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: no visible difference — Both screens exceed the retina threshold at 65cm. The Dell 27 Plus S2725QC has 17% higher pixel density (163 vs 140 PPI), but this only becomes visible below 54cm.
- Brightness: advantage Dell 27 Plus S2725QC — The Dell 27 Plus S2725QC is 40% brighter in SDR (350 vs 250 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 350 vs 1000 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | Dell 27 Plus S2725QC | Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32" |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 163 | 140 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 54cm | 62cm |
| SDR Brightness | 350 nits | 250 nits |
| Year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Screen Size | 27" | 31.5" |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 ms GTG | 0.0 ms GTG |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 1000 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,500 | 1:1,000,000 |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 95% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 98% |
All specifications
| Specification | Dell 27 Plus S2725QC 2025 | 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 | 120 Hz | 240 Hz (Better) |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Response Time | 5 ms GTG | 0.0 ms GTG (Better) |
| HDR Certification | None | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| SDR Brightness | 350 nits (Better) | 250 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 1000 nits (Better) |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,500 | 1:1,000,000 (Better) |
| Ports | 2x HDMI · USB-C · USB Hub | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB Hub |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 65 W | — |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 95% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 98% (Better) |
| Year | 2025 (Better) | 2024 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: Dell 27 Plus S2725QC or Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32"?
The Dell 27 Plus S2725QC has 163 PPI compared to 140 PPI for the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Dell 27 Plus S2725QC 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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