Apple Studio Display (2026) vs Dell UltraSharp U4025QW

What Studio Display (2026) does better (2) and where UltraSharp U4025QW wins (3) — every spec side by side.

9.6Score

2 advantages≈ $1,600

Higher score

8.8Score

3 advantages≈ $1,700

9.6Screen8.7

9.1Connectivity7.8

Why is Studio Display (2026) better than UltraSharp U4025QW?

Specifications

Only differences	Apple Studio Display (2026)≈ $1,6009.6	Dell UltraSharp U4025QW≈ $1,7008.8
Display
Screen size	27″	40″
Resolution	5120 × 2880	5120 × 2160
Resolution class	5K	5K
Pixel density	218 ppi	139 ppi
Aspect ratio	16:9	21:9
Panel type	IPS	IPS
Refresh rate	60 Hz	120 Hz
Brightness (typical)	600 nits	450 nits
Peak brightness (HDR)	—	600 nits
Contrast ratio (static)	—	2,000:1
Response time	—	5 ms
Anti-glare / matte screen	Yes	Yes
Curved screen	—	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
DisplayPort inputs	—	1
USB hub	—	Yes
Ethernet (RJ45)	—	Yes
Daisy chain (DP MST)	Yes	Yes
Built-in speakers	Yes	Yes
Built-in webcam	Yes	—
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment	—	150 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)	—	No
Swivel	—	Yes
VESA mount	100 × 100 mm	100 × 100 mm
Weight	—	12.22 kg
Width	—	947 mm
Height	—	622 mm
Depth	—	253 mm
Product line	—	Dell UltraSharp