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Apple Studio Display (2026) vs Dell UltraSharp U5226KW
What Studio Display (2026) does better (2) and where UltraSharp U5226KW wins (3) — every spec side by side.
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9.6Screen7.8
9.1Connectivity9.7
Why is Studio Display (2026) better than UltraSharp U5226KW?
- Pixel density218 ppi vs 129 ppi+69%
- Brightness (typical)600 nits vs 400 nits+50%
Why is UltraSharp U5226KW better than Studio Display (2026)?
- USB-C charging (Power Delivery)96 W vs 140 W+46%
- Refresh rate60 Hz vs 120 Hz2×
- Screen size27″ vs 51.5″+91%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 27″ | 51.5″ |
| Resolution | 5120 × 2880 | 6144 × 2560 |
| Resolution class | 5K | 6K |
| Pixel density | 218 ppi | 129 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness (typical) | 600 nits | 400 nits |
| Contrast ratio (static) | — | 2,000:1 |
| Response time | — | 8 ms |
| Anti-glare / matte screen | Yes | — |
| Curved screen | — | Yes |
| Colour | ||
| sRGB coverage | — | 100% |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 99% |
| Colour depth | 10 bit | 10 bit |
| 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 | — | 2 |
| DisplayPort inputs | — | 2 |
| USB hub | — | Yes |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | — | Yes |
| Daisy chain (DP MST) | Yes | — |
| Built-in speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in webcam | Yes | — |
| Design & ergonomics | ||
| Height adjustment | — | 90 mm |
| Pivot (portrait rotation) | — | No |
| Swivel | — | Yes |
| VESA mount | 100 × 100 mm | 100 × 100 mm |
| Product line | — | Dell UltraSharp |
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