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Dell UltraSharp U2725QE vs LG UltraFine evo 32U990A-S

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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LG UltraFine evo 32U990A-S

31.5" · 6144×3456 · IPS
Optimal Viewing Distance 39cm
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Specification Dell UltraSharp U2725QE 2025 LG UltraFine evo 32U990A-S 2025
Screen Size 27" 31.5" (Better)
Resolution 3840×2160 6144×3456 (Better)
Pixel Density (PPI) 163 224 (Better)
Optimal Viewing Distance 54cm 39cm (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 None
Response Time 5 ms GTG 5 ms GTG
HDR Certification DisplayHDR 600 DisplayHDR 600
SDR Brightness 600 nits (Better) 450 nits
HDR Peak Brightness 600 nits 600 nits
Contrast Ratio 1:3,000 (Better) 1:2,000
Ports 1x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub 1x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub
USB-C Power Delivery 140 W (Better) 96 W
Color Gamut sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 94% sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 99.5% (Better)
Year 2025 2025

Summary

The LG UltraFine evo 32U990A-S has higher pixel density (224 PPI), making it sharper at close range.

The LG UltraFine evo 32U990A-S allows sitting closer (39cm) while maintaining retina quality.

The LG UltraFine evo 32U990A-S offers a larger 31.5" display for more immersive viewing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has better PPI: Dell UltraSharp U2725QE or LG UltraFine evo 32U990A-S?
The LG UltraFine evo 32U990A-S has 224 PPI compared to 163 PPI for the Dell UltraSharp U2725QE.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The LG UltraFine evo 32U990A-S requires 39cm 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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