LG UltraFine evo 32U990A-S vs Samsung Odyssey G7 32"
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
LG UltraFine evo 32U990A-S
31.5" · 6144×3456 · IPS
Optimal Viewing Distance 39cm
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Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
LG UltraFine evo 32U990A-S224 PPI #1
Samsung Odyssey G7 32"93 PPI #66
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
LG UltraFine evo 32U990A-S600 nits #22
Samsung Odyssey G7 32"600 nits #22
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
LG UltraFine evo 32U990A-S98% #31
Samsung Odyssey G7 32"95% #48
79%100%
Refresh Rate
LG UltraFine evo 32U990A-S60 Hz
Samsung Odyssey G7 32"240 Hz
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Summary
- Sharpness: advantage LG UltraFine evo 32U990A-S — At 65cm, the LG UltraFine evo 32U990A-S is retina (224 PPI) while the Samsung Odyssey G7 32" is not — you need to sit at least 94cm away for pixel-free viewing.
- Brightness: advantage LG UltraFine evo 32U990A-S — The LG UltraFine evo 32U990A-S is 29% brighter in SDR (450 vs 350 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 600 vs 600 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | LG UltraFine evo 32U990A-S | Samsung Odyssey G7 32" |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 6144×3456 | 2560×1440 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 224 | 93 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 39cm | 94cm |
| SDR Brightness | 450 nits | 350 nits |
| Year | 2025 | 2020 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 ms GTG | 1 ms GTG |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:2,000 | 1:2,500 |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 99.5% | sRGB 125% · DCI-P3 95% · Adobe RGB 85% |
All specifications
| Specification | LG UltraFine evo 32U990A-S 2025 | Samsung Odyssey G7 32" 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 31.5" | 31.5" |
| Resolution | 6144×3456 (Better) | 2560×1440 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 224 (Better) | 93 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 39cm (Better) | 94cm |
| Panel Type | IPS | VA |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz (Better) |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | None | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Response Time | 5 ms GTG | 1 ms GTG (Better) |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR 600 | DisplayHDR 600 |
| SDR Brightness | 450 nits (Better) | 350 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 600 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:2,000 | 1:2,500 (Better) |
| Ports | 1x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub | 1x HDMI · 2x DP · USB Hub |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 96 W | — |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 99.5% | sRGB 125% · DCI-P3 95% · Adobe RGB 85% (Better) |
| Year | 2025 (Better) | 2020 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: LG UltraFine evo 32U990A-S or Samsung Odyssey G7 32"?
The LG UltraFine evo 32U990A-S has 224 PPI compared to 93 PPI for the Samsung Odyssey G7 32".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The LG UltraFine evo 32U990A-S requires 39cm vs 94cm for the Samsung Odyssey G7 32" 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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