Kuycon G32P vs LG UltraFine 40U990A-W
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
Kuycon G32P224 PPI #1
LG UltraFine 40U990A-W140 PPI #30
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
Kuycon G32P500 nits #42
LG UltraFine 40U990A-W600 nits #22
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
Kuycon G32P99% #2
LG UltraFine 40U990A-W99% #2
79%100%
Refresh Rate
Kuycon G32P60 Hz
LG UltraFine 40U990A-W120 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: no visible difference — Both screens exceed the retina threshold at 65cm. The Kuycon G32P has 60% higher pixel density (224 vs 140 PPI), but this only becomes visible below 39cm.
- Brightness: advantage LG UltraFine 40U990A-W — Similar SDR brightness (500 vs 450 nits), but the LG UltraFine 40U990A-W leads in HDR peak (600 vs 500 nits).
Key Differences
| Specification | Kuycon G32P | LG UltraFine 40U990A-W |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 6144×3456 | 5120×2160 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 224 | 140 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 39cm | 62cm |
| SDR Brightness | 500 nits | 450 nits |
| Screen Size | 31.5" | 39.7" |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 99% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% |
All specifications
| Specification | Kuycon G32P 2025 | LG UltraFine 40U990A-W 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 31.5" | 39.7" (Better) |
| Resolution | 6144×3456 (Better) | 5120×2160 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 224 (Better) | 140 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 39cm (Better) | 62cm |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz (Better) |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium |
| Response Time | 5 ms GTG | 5 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | None | DisplayHDR 600 |
| SDR Brightness | 500 nits (Better) | 450 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits (Better) |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:2,000 | 1:2,000 |
| Ports | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 100 W | — |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 99% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% (Better) |
| Year | 2025 | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: Kuycon G32P or LG UltraFine 40U990A-W?
The Kuycon G32P has 224 PPI compared to 140 PPI for the LG UltraFine 40U990A-W.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Kuycon G32P requires 39cm vs 62cm for the LG UltraFine 40U990A-W 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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