Dell S3225QC vs Kuycon P40K
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
Dell S3225QC139 PPI #41
Kuycon P40K139 PPI #41
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
Dell S3225QC1000 nits #7
Kuycon P40K450 nits #48
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
Dell S3225QC99% #2
Kuycon P40K96% #45
79%100%
Refresh Rate
Dell S3225QC120 Hz
Kuycon P40K120 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: identical — Both screens are retina at 65cm with identical pixel density (139 PPI). No difference in sharpness.
- Brightness: advantage Kuycon P40K — The Kuycon P40K is 60% brighter in SDR (400 vs 250 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 450 vs 1000 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | Dell S3225QC | Kuycon P40K |
|---|---|---|
| Response Time | 0.0 ms GTG | 8 ms GTG |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 450 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,500,000 | 1:2,000 |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 95% | sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 96% |
| Screen Size | 31.6" | 40" |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 5120×2160 |
| SDR Brightness | 250 nits | 400 nits |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 90 W | 100 W |
All specifications
| Specification | Dell S3225QC 2025 | Kuycon P40K 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 31.6" | 40" (Better) |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 5120×2160 (Better) |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 139 | 139 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 63cm | 63cm |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED | IPS |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | FreeSync Premium | G-SYNC Compatible |
| Response Time | 0.0 ms GTG (Better) | 8 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | None |
| SDR Brightness | 250 nits | 400 nits (Better) |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits (Better) | 450 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,500,000 (Better) | 1:2,000 |
| Ports | 1x HDMI · USB-C · USB Hub | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 90 W | 100 W (Better) |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 95% (Better) | sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 96% |
| Year | 2025 | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: Dell S3225QC or Kuycon P40K?
Both have 139 PPI.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
Both require 63cm 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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