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Dell U3423WE 34" vs Samsung Space 27"

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

Dell U3423WE 34"

34" · 3440×1440 · IPS
Optimal Viewing Distance 80cm
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Samsung Space 27"

27" · 2560×1440 · VA
Optimal Viewing Distance 80cm
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Specification Dell U3423WE 34" 2022 Samsung Space 27" 2019
Screen Size 34" (Better) 27"
Resolution 3440×1440 (Better) 2560×1440
Pixel Density (PPI) 110 (Better) 109
Optimal Viewing Distance 80cm (Better) 80cm
Panel Type IPS VA
Viewing Angle 178° 178°
Aspect Ratio 21:9 16:9
Refresh Rate 60 Hz 144 Hz (Better)
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) None FreeSync
Response Time 5 ms GTG 4 ms GTG (Better)
HDR Certification None None
SDR Brightness 300 nits (Better) 250 nits
HDR Peak Brightness 600 nits (Better) 250 nits
Contrast Ratio 1:2,000 1:3,000 (Better)
Ports 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub 1x HDMI · 1x DP
USB-C Power Delivery 90 W
Color Gamut sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 89% sRGB 97% (Better)
Year 2022 (Better) 2019

Summary

The Dell U3423WE 34" has higher pixel density (110 PPI), making it sharper at close range.

The Dell U3423WE 34" allows sitting closer (80cm) while maintaining retina quality.

The Dell U3423WE 34" offers a larger 34" display for more immersive viewing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has better PPI: Dell U3423WE 34" or Samsung Space 27"?
The Dell U3423WE 34" has 110 PPI compared to 109 PPI for the Samsung Space 27".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Dell U3423WE 34" requires 80cm vs 80cm for the Samsung Space 27" 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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