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Apple Pro Display XDR vs Dell UltraSharp U4021QW

What Pro Display XDR does better (3) and where UltraSharp U4021QW wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Apple Pro Display XDR
Apple · 2019Pro Display XDR
3 advantages
vs
Dell UltraSharp U4021QW
Dell · 2021UltraSharp U4021QW
4.6Score
1 advantage≈ $1,650
Higher score
9.7Screen4.3

Why is Pro Display XDR better than UltraSharp U4021QW?

  1. Pixel density218 ppi vs 140 ppi+56%
  2. Brightness (typical)500 nits vs 300 nits+67%
  3. Contrast ratio (static)1,000,000:1 vs 1,000:11,000×

Why is UltraSharp U4021QW better than Pro Display XDR?

  1. Screen size32″ vs 40″+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size32″40″
Resolution6016 × 33845120 × 2160
Resolution class6K5K
Pixel density218 ppi140 ppi
Aspect ratio16:921:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Brightness (typical)500 nits300 nits
Peak brightness (HDR)1,600 nits—
Contrast ratio (static)1,000,000:11,000:1
Response time—8 ms
Anti-glare / matte screen—Yes
Curved screen—Yes
Colour
sRGB coverage—100%
Colour depth10 bit10 bit
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)Yes—
ThunderboltYes—
HDMI inputs—2
DisplayPort inputs—1
USB hub—Yes
Ethernet (RJ45)—Yes
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment—120 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)—No
Swivel—Yes
VESA mount—100 × 100 mm
Width718 mm—
Height412 mm—
Depth27 mm—
Product lineApple Pro DisplayDell UltraSharp
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