Dell U2724D 27" vs Dell UltraSharp U2725QE
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
Dell U2724D 27"109 PPI #55
Dell UltraSharp U2725QE163 PPI #20
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
Dell U2724D 27"600 nits #22
Dell UltraSharp U2725QE600 nits #22
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
Dell U2724D 27"98% #31
Dell UltraSharp U2725QE99% #2
79%100%
Refresh Rate
Dell U2724D 27"120 Hz
Dell UltraSharp U2725QE120 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: advantage Dell UltraSharp U2725QE — At 65cm, the Dell UltraSharp U2725QE is retina (163 PPI) while the Dell U2724D 27" is not — you need to sit at least 80cm away for pixel-free viewing.
- Brightness: advantage Dell UltraSharp U2725QE — The Dell UltraSharp U2725QE is 71% brighter in SDR (600 vs 350 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 600 vs 600 nits.
- Upgrade: Dell UltraSharp U2725QE vs Dell U2724D 27" — Display gains from Dell U2724D 27" to Dell UltraSharp U2725QE: 3840×2160 vs 2560×1440.
Key Differences
| Specification | Dell U2724D 27" | Dell UltraSharp U2725QE |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 2560×1440 | 3840×2160 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 109 | 163 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 80cm | 54cm |
| SDR Brightness | 350 nits | 600 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:2,000 | 1:3,000 |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 87% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 94% |
| Year | 2023 | 2025 |
All specifications
| Specification | Dell U2724D 27" 2023 | Dell UltraSharp U2725QE 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560×1440 | 3840×2160 (Better) |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 109 | 163 (Better) |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 80cm | 54cm (Better) |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | None | None |
| Response Time | 5 ms GTG | 5 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | None | DisplayHDR 600 |
| SDR Brightness | 350 nits | 600 nits (Better) |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 600 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:2,000 | 1:3,000 (Better) |
| Ports | 1x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub | 1x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub |
| USB-C Power Delivery | — | 140 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 87% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 94% (Better) |
| Year | 2023 | 2025 (Better) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: Dell U2724D 27" or Dell UltraSharp U2725QE?
The Dell UltraSharp U2725QE has 163 PPI compared to 109 PPI for the Dell U2724D 27".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Dell UltraSharp U2725QE requires 54cm vs 80cm for the Dell U2724D 27" 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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