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Dell S3225QC vs LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45"

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 UltraGear 45GX950A 45"

44.5" · 5120×2160 · OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 70cm
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Category Ranking

Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
Dell S3225QC139 PPI #41
LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45"125 PPI #44
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
Dell S3225QC1000 nits #7
LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45"1300 nits #3
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
Dell S3225QC99% #2
LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45"98% #31
79%100%
Refresh Rate
Dell S3225QC120 Hz
LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45"165 Hz
StandardHighUltra

Summary

  • Sharpness: advantage Dell S3225QC — At 65cm, the Dell S3225QC is retina (139 PPI) while the LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45" is not — you need to sit at least 70cm away for pixel-free viewing.
  • Brightness: advantage LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45" — Similar SDR brightness (250 vs 275 nits), but the LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45" leads in HDR peak (1300 vs 1000 nits).

Key Differences

Specification Dell S3225QC LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45"
Pixel Density (PPI) 139 125
Optimal Viewing Distance 63cm 70cm
Color Gamut sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 95% sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 94%
Screen Size 31.6" 44.5"
Resolution 3840×2160 5120×2160
Refresh Rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
SDR Brightness 250 nits 275 nits
HDR Peak Brightness 1000 nits 1300 nits
All specifications
Specification Dell S3225QC 2025 LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45" 2025
Screen Size 31.6" 44.5" (Better)
Resolution 3840×2160 5120×2160 (Better)
Pixel Density (PPI) 139 (Better) 125
Optimal Viewing Distance 63cm (Better) 70cm
Panel Type QD-OLED OLED
Viewing Angle 178° 178°
Aspect Ratio 16:9 21:9
Refresh Rate 120 Hz 165 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 1300 nits (Better)
Contrast Ratio 1:1,500,000 1:1,500,000
Ports 1x HDMI · USB-C · USB Hub 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub
USB-C Power Delivery 90 W 90 W
Color Gamut sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 95% (Better) sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 94%
Year 2025 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has better PPI: Dell S3225QC or LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45"?
The Dell S3225QC has 139 PPI compared to 125 PPI for the LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Dell S3225QC requires 63cm vs 70cm for the LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45" 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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