Dell U3421WE 34" vs LG UltraFine 40U990A-W
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
Dell U3421WE 34"110 PPI #47
LG UltraFine 40U990A-W140 PPI #30
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
Dell U3421WE 34"300 nits #65
LG UltraFine 40U990A-W600 nits #22
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
Dell U3421WE 34"95% #48
LG UltraFine 40U990A-W99% #2
79%100%
Refresh Rate
Dell U3421WE 34"60 Hz
LG UltraFine 40U990A-W120 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: advantage LG UltraFine 40U990A-W — At 65cm, the LG UltraFine 40U990A-W is retina (140 PPI) while the Dell U3421WE 34" is not — you need to sit at least 80cm away for pixel-free viewing.
- Brightness: advantage LG UltraFine 40U990A-W — The LG UltraFine 40U990A-W is 50% brighter in SDR (450 vs 300 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 600 vs 300 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | Dell U3421WE 34" | LG UltraFine 40U990A-W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 34" | 39.7" |
| Resolution | 3440×1440 | 5120×2160 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 110 | 140 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 80cm | 62cm |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| SDR Brightness | 300 nits | 450 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 600 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000 | 1:2,000 |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 95% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% |
| Year | 2021 | 2025 |
All specifications
| Specification | Dell U3421WE 34" 2021 | LG UltraFine 40U990A-W 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 34" | 39.7" (Better) |
| Resolution | 3440×1440 | 5120×2160 (Better) |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 110 | 140 (Better) |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 80cm | 62cm (Better) |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 21:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz (Better) |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | None | FreeSync Premium |
| Response Time | 5 ms GTG | 5 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | None | DisplayHDR 600 |
| SDR Brightness | 300 nits | 450 nits (Better) |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 600 nits (Better) |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000 | 1:2,000 (Better) |
| Ports | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 90 W | — |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 95% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% (Better) |
| Year | 2021 | 2025 (Better) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: Dell U3421WE 34" or LG UltraFine 40U990A-W?
The LG UltraFine 40U990A-W has 140 PPI compared to 110 PPI for the Dell U3421WE 34".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The LG UltraFine 40U990A-W requires 62cm vs 80cm for the Dell U3421WE 34" 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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