Dell UltraSharp U4025QW vs LG 32UN880-B 32"
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
Dell UltraSharp U4025QW140 PPI #30
LG 32UN880-B 32"140 PPI #30
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
Dell UltraSharp U4025QW600 nits #22
LG 32UN880-B 32"450 nits #48
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
Dell UltraSharp U4025QW99% #2
LG 32UN880-B 32"95% #48
79%100%
Refresh Rate
Dell UltraSharp U4025QW120 Hz
LG 32UN880-B 32"60 Hz
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Summary
- Sharpness: identical — Both screens are retina at 65cm with identical pixel density (140 PPI). No difference in sharpness.
- Brightness: advantage Dell UltraSharp U4025QW — The Dell UltraSharp U4025QW is 29% brighter in SDR (450 vs 350 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 600 vs 450 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW | LG 32UN880-B 32" |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 39.7" | 31.5" |
| Resolution | 5120×2160 | 3840×2160 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| SDR Brightness | 450 nits | 350 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 450 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:2,000 | 1:1,000 |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 140 W | 60 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 96% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 95% · Adobe RGB 87% |
| Year | 2024 | 2020 |
All specifications
| Specification | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW 2024 | LG 32UN880-B 32" 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 39.7" (Better) | 31.5" |
| Resolution | 5120×2160 (Better) | 3840×2160 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 140 | 140 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 62cm | 62cm |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz (Better) | 60 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync |
| Response Time | 5 ms GTG | 5 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR 600 | None |
| SDR Brightness | 450 nits (Better) | 350 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits (Better) | 450 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:2,000 (Better) | 1:1,000 |
| Ports | 1x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 140 W (Better) | 60 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 96% (Better) | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 95% · Adobe RGB 87% |
| Year | 2024 (Better) | 2020 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: Dell UltraSharp U4025QW or LG 32UN880-B 32"?
Both have 140 PPI.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
Both require 62cm for 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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