Dell S2725DS vs Kuycon Q34W
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
Dell S2725DS109 PPI #55
Kuycon Q34W110 PPI #47
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
Dell S2725DS350 nits #61
Kuycon Q34W500 nits #42
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
Dell S2725DS79% #63
Kuycon Q34W96% #45
79%100%
Refresh Rate
Dell S2725DS100 Hz
Kuycon Q34W165 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: advantage Kuycon Q34W — Neither screen reaches retina quality at 65cm. The Kuycon Q34W gets there at 80cm vs 80cm for the Dell S2725DS.
- Brightness: advantage Kuycon Q34W — The Kuycon Q34W is 43% brighter in SDR (500 vs 350 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 500 vs 350 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | Dell S2725DS | Kuycon Q34W |
|---|---|---|
| Response Time | 4 ms GTG | 5 ms GTG |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,500 | 1:1,000 |
| Screen Size | 27" | 34" |
| Resolution | 2560×1440 | 3440×1440 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 109 | 110 |
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz | 165 Hz |
| SDR Brightness | 350 nits | 500 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 500 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 79% | sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 96% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
All specifications
| Specification | Dell S2725DS 2024 | Kuycon Q34W 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27" | 34" (Better) |
| Resolution | 2560×1440 | 3440×1440 (Better) |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 109 | 110 (Better) |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 80cm | 80cm |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz | 165 Hz (Better) |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | FreeSync | G-SYNC Compatible |
| Response Time | 4 ms GTG (Better) | 5 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | None | None |
| SDR Brightness | 350 nits | 500 nits (Better) |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 500 nits (Better) |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,500 (Better) | 1:1,000 |
| Ports | 2x HDMI · 1x DP | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub |
| USB-C Power Delivery | — | 100 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 79% | sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 96% (Better) |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 (Better) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: Dell S2725DS or Kuycon Q34W?
The Kuycon Q34W has 110 PPI compared to 109 PPI for the Dell S2725DS.
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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