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Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32" vs Samsung Space 27"

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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Samsung Space 27"

27" · 2560×1440 · VA
Optimal Viewing Distance 80cm
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Specification Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32" 2025 Samsung Space 27" 2019
Screen Size 31.5" (Better) 27"
Resolution 3840×2160 (Better) 2560×1440
Pixel Density (PPI) 140 (Better) 109
Optimal Viewing Distance 62cm (Better) 80cm
Panel Type IPS VA
Viewing Angle 178° 178°
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Refresh Rate 120 Hz 144 Hz (Better)
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) None FreeSync
Response Time 5 ms GTG 4 ms GTG (Better)
HDR Certification DisplayHDR 600 None
SDR Brightness 450 nits (Better) 250 nits
HDR Peak Brightness 600 nits (Better) 250 nits
Contrast Ratio 1:3,000 1:3,000
Ports 1x HDMI · 2x DP · USB-C · USB Hub 1x HDMI · 1x DP
USB-C Power Delivery 140 W
Color Gamut sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 95% (Better) sRGB 97%
Year 2025 (Better) 2019

Summary

The Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32" has higher pixel density (140 PPI), making it sharper at close range.

The Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32" allows sitting closer (62cm) while maintaining retina quality.

The Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32" offers a larger 31.5" display for more immersive viewing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has better PPI: Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32" or Samsung Space 27"?
The Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32" has 140 PPI compared to 109 PPI for the Samsung Space 27".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 32" requires 62cm 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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