Kuycon P20 vs LG 27GP850-B 27"
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
Kuycon P20192 PPI #15
LG 27GP850-B 27"109 PPI #55
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
Kuycon P20600 nits #22
LG 27GP850-B 27"400 nits #51
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
Kuycon P2099% #2
LG 27GP850-B 27"98% #31
79%100%
Refresh Rate
Kuycon P2060 Hz
LG 27GP850-B 27"165 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: advantage Kuycon P20 — At 65cm, the Kuycon P20 is retina (192 PPI) while the LG 27GP850-B 27" is not — you need to sit at least 80cm away for pixel-free viewing.
- Brightness: advantage Kuycon P20 — The Kuycon P20 is 25% brighter in SDR (500 vs 400 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 600 vs 400 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | Kuycon P20 | LG 27GP850-B 27" |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 28.2" | 27" |
| Resolution | 4500×3000 | 2560×1440 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 192 | 109 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 46cm | 80cm |
| SDR Brightness | 500 nits | 400 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 400 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,500 | 1:1,000 |
| Year | 2025 | 2021 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 8 ms GTG | 1 ms GTG |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 99% | sRGB 135% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 93% |
All specifications
| Specification | Kuycon P20 2025 | LG 27GP850-B 27" 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 28.2" (Better) | 27" |
| Resolution | 4500×3000 (Better) | 2560×1440 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 192 (Better) | 109 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 46cm (Better) | 80cm |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz (Better) |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium |
| Response Time | 8 ms GTG | 1 ms GTG (Better) |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR 600 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| SDR Brightness | 500 nits (Better) | 400 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits (Better) | 400 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,500 (Better) | 1:1,000 |
| Ports | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB Hub |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 100 W | — |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 99% | sRGB 135% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 93% (Better) |
| Year | 2025 (Better) | 2021 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: Kuycon P20 or LG 27GP850-B 27"?
The Kuycon P20 has 192 PPI compared to 109 PPI for the LG 27GP850-B 27".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Kuycon P20 requires 46cm vs 80cm for the LG 27GP850-B 27" 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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