Apple Studio Display (2026) vs Dell UltraSharp U3224KBA

What Studio Display (2026) does better (1) and where UltraSharp U3224KBA wins (3) — every spec side by side.

9.6Score

1 advantage≈ $1,600

Higher score

9.6Score

3 advantages≈ $3,800

9.6Screen9.7

9.1Connectivity8.3

Why is Studio Display (2026) better than UltraSharp U3224KBA?

Specifications

Only differences	Apple Studio Display (2026)≈ $1,6009.6	Dell UltraSharp U3224KBA≈ $3,8009.6
Display
Screen size	27″	31.5″
Resolution	5120 × 2880	6144 × 3456
Resolution class	5K	6K
Pixel density	218 ppi	223 ppi
Aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Panel type	IPS	IPS
Refresh rate	60 Hz	60 Hz
Brightness (typical)	600 nits	450 nits
Contrast ratio (static)	—	2,000:1
Anti-glare / matte screen	Yes	Yes
Colour
sRGB coverage	—	100%
DCI-P3 coverage	—	99%
Colour depth	10 bit	10 bit
HDR	—	DisplayHDR 600
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)	Yes	Yes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)	96 W	140 W
Thunderbolt	Yes	Yes
KVM switch	—	Yes
HDMI inputs	—	1
USB hub	—	Yes
Ethernet (RJ45)	—	Yes
Daisy chain (DP MST)	Yes	—
Built-in speakers	Yes	Yes
Built-in webcam	Yes	Yes
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment	—	160 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)	—	Yes
Swivel	—	Yes
VESA mount	100 × 100 mm	100 × 100 mm
Weight	—	13.3 kg
Width	—	717 mm
Height	—	523 mm
Depth	—	237 mm
Product line	—	Dell UltraSharp