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LG 32UN880-B 32" vs Samsung Space 27"

Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications

LG 32UN880-B 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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Category Ranking

Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
LG 32UN880-B 32"140 PPI #30
Samsung Space 27"109 PPI #55
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
LG 32UN880-B 32"450 nits #48
Samsung Space 27"250 nits #67
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
LG 32UN880-B 32"95% #48
79%100%
Refresh Rate
LG 32UN880-B 32"60 Hz
Samsung Space 27"144 Hz
StandardHighUltra

Summary

  • Sharpness: advantage LG 32UN880-B 32" — At 65cm, the LG 32UN880-B 32" is retina (140 PPI) while the Samsung Space 27" is not — you need to sit at least 80cm away for pixel-free viewing.
  • Brightness: advantage LG 32UN880-B 32" — The LG 32UN880-B 32" is 40% brighter in SDR (350 vs 250 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 450 vs 250 nits.

Key Differences

Specification LG 32UN880-B 32" Samsung Space 27"
Screen Size 31.5" 27"
Resolution 3840×2160 2560×1440
Pixel Density (PPI) 140 109
Optimal Viewing Distance 62cm 80cm
SDR Brightness 350 nits 250 nits
HDR Peak Brightness 450 nits 250 nits
Year 2020 2019
Refresh Rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Response Time 5 ms GTG 4 ms GTG
Contrast Ratio 1:1,000 1:3,000
Color Gamut sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 95% · Adobe RGB 87% sRGB 97%
All specifications
Specification LG 32UN880-B 32" 2020 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 60 Hz 144 Hz (Better)
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) FreeSync FreeSync
Response Time 5 ms GTG 4 ms GTG (Better)
HDR Certification None None
SDR Brightness 350 nits (Better) 250 nits
HDR Peak Brightness 450 nits (Better) 250 nits
Contrast Ratio 1:1,000 1:3,000 (Better)
Ports 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub 1x HDMI · 1x DP
USB-C Power Delivery 60 W
Color Gamut sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 95% · Adobe RGB 87% sRGB 97% (Better)
Year 2020 (Better) 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has better PPI: LG 32UN880-B 32" or Samsung Space 27"?
The LG 32UN880-B 32" has 140 PPI compared to 109 PPI for the Samsung Space 27".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The LG 32UN880-B 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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