Dell S2725DS vs Dell U2724D 27"
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
Dell S2725DS109 PPI #55
Dell U2724D 27"109 PPI #55
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
Dell S2725DS350 nits #61
Dell U2724D 27"600 nits #22
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
Dell S2725DS79% #63
Dell U2724D 27"98% #31
79%100%
Refresh Rate
Dell S2725DS100 Hz
Dell U2724D 27"120 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: advantage Dell U2724D 27" — Neither screen reaches retina quality at 65cm. The Dell U2724D 27" gets there at 80cm vs 80cm for the Dell S2725DS.
- Brightness: advantage Dell U2724D 27" — Similar SDR brightness (350 vs 350 nits), but the Dell U2724D 27" leads in HDR peak (600 vs 350 nits).
- Upgrade: Dell S2725DS vs Dell U2724D 27" — The screen is not a reason to upgrade — same resolution, similar brightness.
Key Differences
| Specification | Dell S2725DS | Dell U2724D 27" |
|---|---|---|
| Response Time | 4 ms GTG | 5 ms GTG |
| Year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz | 120 Hz |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 600 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,500 | 1:2,000 |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 79% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 87% |
All specifications
| Specification | Dell S2725DS 2024 | Dell U2724D 27" 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560×1440 | 2560×1440 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 109 | 109 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 80cm | 80cm |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz | 120 Hz (Better) |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | FreeSync | None |
| Response Time | 4 ms GTG (Better) | 5 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | None | None |
| SDR Brightness | 350 nits | 350 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 600 nits (Better) |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,500 | 1:2,000 (Better) |
| Ports | 2x HDMI · 1x DP | 1x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 79% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 87% (Better) |
| Year | 2024 (Better) | 2023 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: Dell S2725DS or Dell U2724D 27"?
Both have 109 PPI.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
Both require 80cm for 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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