How we score Blog Advertise
  1. opendesign.foundation
  2. Compare
  3. Studio Display (2026) vs UltraSharp UP2720QA

Apple Studio Display (2026) vs Dell UltraSharp UP2720QA

What Studio Display (2026) does better (2) and where UltraSharp UP2720QA wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Apple Studio Display (2026)
9.6Score
2 advantages≈ $1,600
Higher score
vs
Dell UltraSharp UP2720QA
7.8Score
0 advantages≈ $1,600
9.6Screen4.5
9.1Connectivity7.5

Why is Studio Display (2026) better than UltraSharp UP2720QA?

  1. Brightness (typical)600 nits vs 250 nits2.4×
  2. Pixel density218 ppi vs 163 ppi+34%

Why is UltraSharp UP2720QA better than Studio Display (2026)?

UltraSharp UP2720QA has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size27″27″
Resolution5120 × 28803840 × 2160
Resolution class5K4K UHD
Pixel density218 ppi163 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Brightness (typical)600 nits250 nits
Contrast ratio (static)—1,300:1
Response time—6 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Colour
Adobe RGB coverage—100%
DCI-P3 coverage—98%
Rec. 2020 coverage—80%
Colour depth10 bit10 bit
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)96 W—
ThunderboltYesYes
HDMI inputs—2
DisplayPort inputs—1
USB hub—Yes
Daisy chain (DP MST)Yes—
Built-in speakersYes—
Built-in webcamYes—
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment—130 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)—Yes
Swivel—Yes
VESA mount100 × 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Product line—Dell UltraSharp
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare