Dell S3225QC vs LG UltraGear 32GS95UE
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
Dell S3225QC139 PPI #41
LG UltraGear 32GS95UE140 PPI #30
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
Dell S3225QC1000 nits #7
LG UltraGear 32GS95UE731 nits #21
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
Dell S3225QC99% #2
LG UltraGear 32GS95UE99% #2
79%100%
Refresh Rate
Dell S3225QC120 Hz
LG UltraGear 32GS95UE240 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: identical — Both screens are retina at 65cm. With nearly identical pixel density (139 vs 140 PPI), there is no visible difference in sharpness.
- Brightness: advantage Dell S3225QC — Similar SDR brightness (250 vs 275 nits), but the Dell S3225QC leads in HDR peak (1000 vs 731 nits).
Key Differences
| Specification | Dell S3225QC | LG UltraGear 32GS95UE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 31.6" | 31.5" |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 731 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 95% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 88% |
| Year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 139 | 140 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 63cm | 62cm |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz |
| SDR Brightness | 250 nits | 275 nits |
All specifications
| Specification | Dell S3225QC 2025 | LG UltraGear 32GS95UE 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | OLED |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz (Better) |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Response Time | 0.0 ms GTG | 0.0 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| SDR Brightness | 250 nits | 275 nits (Better) |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits (Better) | 731 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,500,000 | 1:1,500,000 |
| Ports | 1x HDMI · USB-C · USB Hub | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB Hub |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 90 W | — |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 95% (Better) | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 88% |
| Year | 2025 (Better) | 2024 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: Dell S3225QC or LG UltraGear 32GS95UE?
The LG UltraGear 32GS95UE has 140 PPI compared to 139 PPI for the Dell S3225QC.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The LG UltraGear 32GS95UE requires 62cm vs 63cm for the Dell S3225QC 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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