Dell S2725QS vs LG 32UN880-B 32"
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
Dell S2725QS163 PPI #20
LG 32UN880-B 32"140 PPI #30
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
Dell S2725QS350 nits #61
LG 32UN880-B 32"450 nits #48
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
Dell S2725QS95% #48
LG 32UN880-B 32"95% #48
79%100%
Refresh Rate
Dell S2725QS120 Hz
LG 32UN880-B 32"60 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: no visible difference — Both screens exceed the retina threshold at 65cm. The Dell S2725QS has 17% higher pixel density (163 vs 140 PPI), but this only becomes visible below 54cm.
- Brightness: advantage LG 32UN880-B 32" — Similar SDR brightness (350 vs 350 nits), but the LG 32UN880-B 32" leads in HDR peak (450 vs 350 nits).
Key Differences
| Specification | Dell S2725QS | LG 32UN880-B 32" |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 163 | 140 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 54cm | 62cm |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,500 | 1:1,000 |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 95% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 95% · Adobe RGB 87% |
| Year | 2025 | 2020 |
| Screen Size | 27" | 31.5" |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 450 nits |
All specifications
| Specification | Dell S2725QS 2025 | LG 32UN880-B 32" 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | IPS |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz (Better) | 60 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync |
| Response Time | 5 ms GTG | 5 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | None | None |
| SDR Brightness | 350 nits | 350 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 450 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 | — | 60 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 95% (Better) | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 95% · Adobe RGB 87% |
| Year | 2025 (Better) | 2020 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: Dell S2725QS or LG 32UN880-B 32"?
The Dell S2725QS has 163 PPI compared to 140 PPI for the LG 32UN880-B 32".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Dell S2725QS requires 54cm vs 62cm for the LG 32UN880-B 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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