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Apple Pro Display XDR vs Dell UltraSharp U2421E
What Pro Display XDR does better (5) and where UltraSharp U2421E wins (0) — every spec side by side.
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Why is Pro Display XDR better than UltraSharp U2421E?
- Pixel density218 ppi vs 94 ppi2.3×
- Contrast ratio (static)1,000,000:1 vs 1,000:11,000×
- Brightness (typical)500 nits vs 350 nits+43%
- Colour depth10 bit vs 8 bit+25%
- Screen size32″ vs 24.1″+33%
Why is UltraSharp U2421E better than Pro Display XDR?
UltraSharp U2421E has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 32″ | 24.1″ |
| Resolution | 6016 × 3384 | 1920 × 1200 |
| Resolution class | 6K | Full HD |
| Pixel density | 218 ppi | 94 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness (typical) | 500 nits | 350 nits |
| Peak brightness (HDR) | 1,600 nits | — |
| Contrast ratio (static) | 1,000,000:1 | 1,000:1 |
| Response time | — | 8 ms |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | — | Yes |
| Colour | ||
| sRGB coverage | — | 99% |
| Colour depth | 10 bit | 8 bit |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C video input (one cable) | Yes | — |
| Thunderbolt | Yes | — |
| HDMI inputs | — | 1 |
| DisplayPort inputs | — | 1 |
| USB hub | — | Yes |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | — | Yes |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| Height adjustment | — | 150 mm |
| Pivot (portrait rotation) | — | Yes |
| Swivel | — | Yes |
| VESA mount | — | 100 × 100 mm |
| Width | 718 mm | — |
| Height | 412 mm | — |
| Depth | 27 mm | — |
| Product line | Apple Pro Display | Dell UltraSharp |









