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Dell S3225QC vs LG 32UN880-B 32"

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

Dell S3225QC

31.6" · 3840×2160 · QD-OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 63cm
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LG 32UN880-B 32"

31.5" · 3840×2160 · IPS
Optimal Viewing Distance 62cm
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Specification Dell S3225QC 2025 LG 32UN880-B 32" 2020
Screen Size 31.6" (Better) 31.5"
Resolution 3840×2160 3840×2160
Pixel Density (PPI) 139 140 (Better)
Optimal Viewing Distance 63cm 62cm (Better)
Panel Type QD-OLED 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 0.0 ms GTG (Better) 5 ms GTG
HDR Certification DisplayHDR True Black 400 None
SDR Brightness 250 nits 350 nits (Better)
HDR Peak Brightness 1000 nits (Better) 450 nits
Contrast Ratio 1:1,500,000 (Better) 1:1,000
Ports 1x HDMI · 0x DP · USB-C · USB Hub 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub
USB-C Power Delivery 90 W (Better) 60 W
Color Gamut sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 95% (Better) sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 95% · Adobe RGB 87%
Year 2025 (Better) 2020

Summary

The LG 32UN880-B 32" has higher pixel density (140 PPI), making it sharper at close range.

The LG 32UN880-B 32" allows sitting closer (62cm) while maintaining retina quality.

The Dell S3225QC offers a larger 31.6" display for more immersive viewing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has better PPI: Dell S3225QC or LG 32UN880-B 32"?
The LG 32UN880-B 32" has 140 PPI compared to 139 PPI for the Dell S3225QC.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The LG 32UN880-B 32" requires 62cm vs 63cm for the Dell S3225QC 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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