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Alternatives to Dell UltraSharp U3226Q

10 colour-accurate monitors at a similar price that compete with the UltraSharp U3226Q — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Alternatives to the UltraSharp U3226Q

Asus ProArt PA27USD
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Asus · 2026ProArt PA27USD
9.5
9% cheaper ≈ $2,200
  • Pixel density 166 ppi vs 140 ppi
  • Refresh rate 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Weight 5.36 kg vs 9.84 kg
  • USB-C charging (Power Delivery) 96 W vs 140 W
  • Response time 0.1 ms vs 0.03 ms
Asus ProArt PA32USD
2
Asus · 2026ProArt PA32USD
9.0
27% pricier ≈ $3,100
  • Refresh rate 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Weight 6.96 kg vs 9.84 kg
  • USB-C charging (Power Delivery) 96 W vs 140 W
  • Response time 0.1 ms vs 0.03 ms
Asus ProArt PA32UCDMR
3
Asus · 2026ProArt PA32UCDMR
9.3
36% cheaper ≈ $1,550
  • Refresh rate 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Rec. 2020 coverage 99% vs 80%
  • USB-C charging (Power Delivery) 96 W vs 140 W
  • Response time 0.1 ms vs 0.03 ms
Dell UltraSharp U5226KW
4
Dell · 2026UltraSharp U5226KW
8.1
5% pricier ≈ $2,500
  • Brightness (typical) 400 nits vs 300 nits
  • DisplayPort inputs 2 vs 1
  • Screen size 51.5″ vs 31.5″
  • Contrast ratio (static) 2,000:1 vs 1,500,000:1
  • Response time 8 ms vs 0.03 ms
Apple Studio Display XDR
5
Apple · 2026Studio Display XDR
9.7
31% pricier ≈ $3,200
  • Brightness (typical) 1,000 nits vs 300 nits
  • Pixel density 218 ppi vs 140 ppi
  • Weight 6.3 kg vs 9.84 kg
  • USB-C charging (Power Delivery) 96 W vs 140 W
  • Panel type Mini-LED (IPS) vs OLED
Asus ProArt PA27UCDMR
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Asus · 2026ProArt PA27UCDMR
8.9
41% cheaper ≈ $1,450
  • Pixel density 166 ppi vs 140 ppi
  • Refresh rate 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Weight 7.2 kg vs 9.84 kg
  • USB-C charging (Power Delivery) 96 W vs 140 W
  • Response time 0.1 ms vs 0.03 ms
LG UltraFine 32U990A
8
8.7
31% cheaper ≈ $1,650
  • Pixel density 224 ppi vs 140 ppi
  • Brightness (typical) 450 nits vs 300 nits
  • Adobe RGB coverage 99.5% vs 94%
  • USB-C charging (Power Delivery) 96 W vs 140 W
  • Contrast ratio (static) 2,000:1 vs 1,500,000:1
ViewSonic VP2786A-4K
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ViewSonic · 2025VP2786A-4K
8.3
  • Pixel density 163 ppi vs 140 ppi
  • Adobe RGB coverage 100% vs 94%
  • Brightness (typical) 350 nits vs 300 nits
  • USB-C charging (Power Delivery) 90 W vs 140 W
  • Contrast ratio (static) 1,300:1 vs 1,500,000:1
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