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Dell S2725QS vs Samsung Space 27"

Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications

Dell S2725QS

27" · 3840×2160 · IPS
Optimal Viewing Distance 54cm
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Samsung Space 27"

27" · 2560×1440 · VA
Optimal Viewing Distance 80cm
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Category Ranking

Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
Dell S2725QS163 PPI #20
Samsung Space 27"109 PPI #55
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
Dell S2725QS350 nits #61
Samsung Space 27"250 nits #67
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
Dell S2725QS95% #48
79%100%
Refresh Rate
Dell S2725QS120 Hz
Samsung Space 27"144 Hz
StandardHighUltra

Summary

  • Sharpness: advantage Dell S2725QS — At 65cm, the Dell S2725QS is retina (163 PPI) while the Samsung Space 27" is not — you need to sit at least 80cm away for pixel-free viewing.
  • Brightness: advantage Dell S2725QS — The Dell S2725QS is 40% brighter in SDR (350 vs 250 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 350 vs 250 nits.

Key Differences

Specification Dell S2725QS Samsung Space 27"
Resolution 3840×2160 2560×1440
Pixel Density (PPI) 163 109
Optimal Viewing Distance 54cm 80cm
SDR Brightness 350 nits 250 nits
HDR Peak Brightness 350 nits 250 nits
Year 2025 2019
Refresh Rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Response Time 5 ms GTG 4 ms GTG
Contrast Ratio 1:1,500 1:3,000
All specifications
Specification Dell S2725QS 2025 Samsung Space 27" 2019
Screen Size 27" 27"
Resolution 3840×2160 (Better) 2560×1440
Pixel Density (PPI) 163 (Better) 109
Optimal Viewing Distance 54cm (Better) 80cm
Panel Type IPS VA
Viewing Angle 178° 178°
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Refresh Rate 120 Hz 144 Hz (Better)
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) FreeSync Premium FreeSync
Response Time 5 ms GTG 4 ms GTG (Better)
HDR Certification None None
SDR Brightness 350 nits (Better) 250 nits
HDR Peak Brightness 350 nits (Better) 250 nits
Contrast Ratio 1:1,500 1:3,000 (Better)
Ports 2x HDMI · 1x DP 1x HDMI · 1x DP
Color Gamut sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 95% sRGB 97%
Year 2025 (Better) 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has better PPI: Dell S2725QS or Samsung Space 27"?
The Dell S2725QS has 163 PPI compared to 109 PPI for the Samsung Space 27".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Dell S2725QS requires 54cm vs 80cm for the Samsung Space 27" to reach retina quality.
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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