Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32" vs Kuycon P40K
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32"
31.5" · 3840×2160 · IPS
Optimal Viewing Distance 62cm
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Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32"140 PPI #30
Kuycon P40K139 PPI #41
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32"600 nits #22
Kuycon P40K450 nits #48
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32"99% #2
Kuycon P40K96% #45
79%100%
Refresh Rate
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32"120 Hz
Kuycon P40K120 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: identical — Both screens are retina at 65cm. With nearly identical pixel density (140 vs 139 PPI), there is no visible difference in sharpness.
- Brightness: advantage Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32" — Similar SDR brightness (450 vs 400 nits), but the Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32" leads in HDR peak (600 vs 450 nits).
Key Differences
| Specification | Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32" | Kuycon P40K |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 140 | 139 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 62cm | 63cm |
| Response Time | 5 ms GTG | 8 ms GTG |
| SDR Brightness | 450 nits | 400 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 450 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:3,000 | 1:2,000 |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 140 W | 100 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 95% | sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 96% |
| Screen Size | 31.5" | 40" |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 5120×2160 |
All specifications
| Specification | Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32" 2025 | Kuycon P40K 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 31.5" | 40" (Better) |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 5120×2160 (Better) |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 140 (Better) | 139 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 62cm (Better) | 63cm |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 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 | 450 nits (Better) | 400 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits (Better) | 450 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:3,000 (Better) | 1:2,000 |
| Ports | 1x HDMI · 2x DP · USB-C · USB Hub | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 140 W (Better) | 100 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 95% (Better) | sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 96% |
| Year | 2025 | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32" or Kuycon P40K?
The Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32" has 140 PPI compared to 139 PPI for the Kuycon P40K.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32" requires 62cm vs 63cm for the Kuycon P40K 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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