Dell S2725DS vs Dell U2723QE 27"
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
Dell S2725DS109 PPI #55
Dell U2723QE 27"163 PPI #20
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
Dell S2725DS350 nits #61
Dell U2723QE 27"400 nits #51
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
Dell S2725DS79% #63
Dell U2723QE 27"98% #31
79%100%
Refresh Rate
Dell S2725DS100 Hz
Dell U2723QE 27"60 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: advantage Dell U2723QE 27" — At 65cm, the Dell U2723QE 27" is retina (163 PPI) while the Dell S2725DS is not — you need to sit at least 80cm away for pixel-free viewing.
- Brightness: comparable — Both screens offer similar brightness (350 vs 400 nits SDR). Neither has a meaningful advantage for outdoor use.
- Upgrade: Dell S2725DS vs Dell U2723QE 27" — Display gains from Dell U2723QE 27" to Dell S2725DS: 2560×1440 vs 3840×2160, 100 vs 60 Hz.
Key Differences
| Specification | Dell S2725DS | Dell U2723QE 27" |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 4 ms GTG | 5 ms GTG |
| Year | 2024 | 2022 |
| Resolution | 2560×1440 | 3840×2160 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 109 | 163 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 80cm | 54cm |
| SDR Brightness | 350 nits | 400 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 400 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,500 | 1:2,000 |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 79% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 89% |
All specifications
| Specification | Dell S2725DS 2024 | Dell U2723QE 27" 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560×1440 | 3840×2160 (Better) |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 109 | 163 (Better) |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 80cm | 54cm (Better) |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz (Better) | 60 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | FreeSync | None |
| Response Time | 4 ms GTG (Better) | 5 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | None | DisplayHDR 400 |
| SDR Brightness | 350 nits | 400 nits (Better) |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 400 nits (Better) |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,500 | 1:2,000 (Better) |
| Ports | 2x HDMI · 1x DP | 1x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub |
| USB-C Power Delivery | — | 90 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 79% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 89% (Better) |
| Year | 2024 (Better) | 2022 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: Dell S2725DS or Dell U2723QE 27"?
The Dell U2723QE 27" has 163 PPI compared to 109 PPI for the Dell S2725DS.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Dell U2723QE 27" requires 54cm vs 80cm for the Dell S2725DS 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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