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Alternatives to Dell UltraSharp U5226KW

10 colour-accurate monitors at a similar price that compete with the UltraSharp U5226KW — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Alternatives to the UltraSharp U5226KW

Dell UltraSharp U3226Q
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Dell · 2026UltraSharp U3226Q
8.9
4% cheaper ≈ $2,450
  • Contrast ratio (static) 1,500,000:1 vs 2,000:1
  • Response time 0.03 ms vs 8 ms
  • Pixel density 140 ppi vs 129 ppi
  • Brightness (typical) 300 nits vs 400 nits
  • DisplayPort inputs 1 vs 2
Asus ProArt PA32USD
2
Asus · 2026ProArt PA32USD
9.0
21% pricier ≈ $3,100
  • Contrast ratio (static) 1,500,000:1 vs 2,000:1
  • Response time 0.1 ms vs 8 ms
  • Pixel density 140 ppi vs 129 ppi
  • Brightness (typical) 250 nits vs 400 nits
  • USB-C charging (Power Delivery) 96 W vs 140 W
Asus ProArt PA27USD
3
Asus · 2026ProArt PA27USD
9.5
13% cheaper ≈ $2,200
  • Pixel density 166 ppi vs 129 ppi
  • Contrast ratio (static) 1,500,000:1 vs 2,000:1
  • Response time 0.1 ms vs 8 ms
  • Brightness (typical) 250 nits vs 400 nits
  • USB-C charging (Power Delivery) 96 W vs 140 W
Asus ProArt PA32UCDMR
4
Asus · 2026ProArt PA32UCDMR
9.3
39% cheaper ≈ $1,550
  • Contrast ratio (static) 1,500,000:1 vs 2,000:1
  • Response time 0.1 ms vs 8 ms
  • Pixel density 140 ppi vs 129 ppi
  • USB-C charging (Power Delivery) 96 W vs 140 W
  • DisplayPort inputs 1 vs 2
Apple Studio Display XDR
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Apple · 2026Studio Display XDR
9.7
25% pricier ≈ $3,200
  • Brightness (typical) 1,000 nits vs 400 nits
  • Pixel density 218 ppi vs 129 ppi
  • Panel type Mini-LED (IPS) vs IPS
  • USB-C charging (Power Delivery) 96 W vs 140 W
  • Screen size 27″ vs 51.5″
Asus ProArt PA27UCDMR
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Asus · 2026ProArt PA27UCDMR
8.9
43% cheaper ≈ $1,450
  • Pixel density 166 ppi vs 129 ppi
  • Contrast ratio (static) 1,500,000:1 vs 2,000:1
  • Response time 0.1 ms vs 8 ms
  • Brightness (typical) 250 nits vs 400 nits
  • USB-C charging (Power Delivery) 96 W vs 140 W
LG UltraFine 32U990A
8
8.7
34% cheaper ≈ $1,650
  • Pixel density 224 ppi vs 129 ppi
  • Pivot (portrait rotation)
  • Brightness (typical) 450 nits vs 400 nits
  • USB-C charging (Power Delivery) 96 W vs 140 W
  • Refresh rate 60 Hz vs 120 Hz
Asus ProArt PA32UCDM
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Asus · 2025ProArt PA32UCDM
8.1
42% cheaper ≈ $1,450
  • Contrast ratio (static) 1,500,000:1 vs 2,000:1
  • Response time 0.1 ms vs 8 ms
  • Pixel density 140 ppi vs 129 ppi
  • Brightness (typical) 250 nits vs 400 nits
  • USB-C charging (Power Delivery) 96 W vs 140 W
LG UltraFine 40U990A
10
7.6
39% cheaper ≈ $1,550
  • Pixel density 140 ppi vs 129 ppi
  • Brightness (typical) 450 nits vs 400 nits
  • Response time 5 ms vs 8 ms
  • USB-C charging (Power Delivery) 96 W vs 140 W
  • DisplayPort inputs 1 vs 2
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