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LG UltraFine evo 32U990A-S vs Samsung Space 27"

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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Samsung Space 27"

27" · 2560×1440 · VA
Optimal Viewing Distance 80cm
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Specification LG UltraFine evo 32U990A-S 2025 Samsung Space 27" 2019
Screen Size 31.5" (Better) 27"
Resolution 6144×3456 (Better) 2560×1440
Pixel Density (PPI) 224 (Better) 109
Optimal Viewing Distance 39cm (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) None FreeSync
Response Time 5 ms GTG 4 ms GTG (Better)
HDR Certification DisplayHDR 600 None
SDR Brightness 450 nits (Better) 250 nits
HDR Peak Brightness 600 nits (Better) 250 nits
Contrast Ratio 1:2,000 1:3,000 (Better)
Ports 1x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub 1x HDMI · 1x DP
USB-C Power Delivery 96 W
Color Gamut sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 99.5% (Better) sRGB 97%
Year 2025 (Better) 2019

Summary

The LG UltraFine evo 32U990A-S has higher pixel density (224 PPI), making it sharper at close range.

The LG UltraFine evo 32U990A-S allows sitting closer (39cm) while maintaining retina quality.

The LG UltraFine evo 32U990A-S offers a larger 31.5" display for more immersive viewing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has better PPI: LG UltraFine evo 32U990A-S or Samsung Space 27"?
The LG UltraFine evo 32U990A-S has 224 PPI compared to 109 PPI for the Samsung Space 27".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The LG UltraFine evo 32U990A-S requires 39cm 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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