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Dell UltraSharp U2725QE vs LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45"

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 UltraGear 45GX950A 45"

44.5" · 5120×2160 · OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 70cm
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Specification Dell UltraSharp U2725QE 2025 LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45" 2025
Screen Size 27" 44.5" (Better)
Resolution 3840×2160 5120×2160 (Better)
Pixel Density (PPI) 163 (Better) 125
Optimal Viewing Distance 54cm (Better) 70cm
Panel Type IPS OLED
Viewing Angle 178° 178°
Aspect Ratio 16:9 21:9
Refresh Rate 120 Hz 165 Hz (Better)
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) None FreeSync Premium Pro
Response Time 5 ms GTG 0.0 ms GTG (Better)
HDR Certification DisplayHDR 600 DisplayHDR True Black 400
SDR Brightness 600 nits (Better) 275 nits
HDR Peak Brightness 600 nits 1300 nits (Better)
Contrast Ratio 1:3,000 1:1,500,000 (Better)
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% (Better) sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 94%
Year 2025 2025

Summary

The Dell UltraSharp U2725QE has higher pixel density (163 PPI), making it sharper at close range.

The Dell UltraSharp U2725QE allows sitting closer (54cm) while maintaining retina quality.

The LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45" offers a larger 44.5" display for more immersive viewing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has better PPI: Dell UltraSharp U2725QE or LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45"?
The Dell UltraSharp U2725QE has 163 PPI compared to 125 PPI for the LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Dell UltraSharp U2725QE requires 54cm vs 70cm for the LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45" 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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