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Dell UltraSharp U2725QE vs Japannext JN-IPS275K-HSPC9 27"

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

Dell UltraSharp U2725QE

27" · 3840×2160 · IPS
Optimal Viewing Distance 54cm
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Japannext JN-IPS275K-HSPC9 27"

27" · 5120×2880 · IPS
Optimal Viewing Distance 40cm
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Category Ranking

Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
Dell UltraSharp U2725QE163 PPI #20
Japannext JN-IPS275K-HSPC9 27"218 PPI #5
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
Dell UltraSharp U2725QE600 nits #22
Japannext JN-IPS275K-HSPC9 27"350 nits #61
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
Dell UltraSharp U2725QE99% #2
Japannext JN-IPS275K-HSPC9 27"100% #1
79%100%
Refresh Rate
Dell UltraSharp U2725QE120 Hz
Japannext JN-IPS275K-HSPC9 27"60 Hz
StandardHighUltra

Summary

  • Sharpness: no visible difference — Both screens exceed the retina threshold at 65cm. The Japannext JN-IPS275K-HSPC9 27" has 25% higher pixel density (218 vs 163 PPI), but this only becomes visible below 40cm.
  • 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 350 nits.

Key Differences

Specification Dell UltraSharp U2725QE Japannext JN-IPS275K-HSPC9 27"
Refresh Rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Response Time 5 ms GTG 8 ms GTG
SDR Brightness 600 nits 350 nits
HDR Peak Brightness 600 nits 350 nits
Contrast Ratio 1:3,000 1:2,000
USB-C Power Delivery 140 W 90 W
Resolution 3840×2160 5120×2880
Pixel Density (PPI) 163 218
Optimal Viewing Distance 54cm 40cm
Color Gamut sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 94% sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100%
All specifications
Specification Dell UltraSharp U2725QE 2025 Japannext JN-IPS275K-HSPC9 27" 2025
Screen Size 27" 27"
Resolution 3840×2160 5120×2880 (Better)
Pixel Density (PPI) 163 218 (Better)
Optimal Viewing Distance 54cm 40cm (Better)
Panel Type IPS IPS
Viewing Angle 178° 178°
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Refresh Rate 120 Hz (Better) 60 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) None G-SYNC Compatible
Response Time 5 ms GTG (Better) 8 ms GTG
HDR Certification DisplayHDR 600 None
SDR Brightness 600 nits (Better) 350 nits
HDR Peak Brightness 600 nits (Better) 350 nits
Contrast Ratio 1:3,000 (Better) 1:2,000
Ports 1x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub
USB-C Power Delivery 140 W (Better) 90 W
Color Gamut sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 94% sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% (Better)
Year 2025 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has better PPI: Dell UltraSharp U2725QE or Japannext JN-IPS275K-HSPC9 27"?
The Japannext JN-IPS275K-HSPC9 27" has 218 PPI compared to 163 PPI for the Dell UltraSharp U2725QE.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Japannext JN-IPS275K-HSPC9 27" requires 40cm vs 54cm for the Dell UltraSharp U2725QE 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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