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Apple Studio Display vs Dell UltraSharp U4021QW

What Studio Display does better (2) and where UltraSharp U4021QW wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Apple Studio Display
Apple · 2022Studio Display
9.3Score
2 advantages≈ $1,750
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Dell UltraSharp U4021QW
Dell · 2021UltraSharp U4021QW
4.5Score
1 advantage≈ $1,650
9.6Screen4.0
5.3Connectivity7.9

Why is Studio Display better than UltraSharp U4021QW?

  1. Pixel density218 ppi vs 140 ppi+56%
  2. Brightness (typical)600 nits vs 300 nits2×

Why is UltraSharp U4021QW better than Studio Display?

  1. Screen size27″ vs 40″+48%
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size27″40″
Resolution5120 × 28805120 × 2160
Resolution class5K5K
Pixel density218 ppi140 ppi
Aspect ratio16:921:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Brightness (typical)600 nits300 nits
Contrast ratio (static)—1,000:1
Response time—8 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
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 hubYesYes
Ethernet (RJ45)—Yes
Built-in speakersYes—
Built-in webcamYes—
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment—120 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)—No
Swivel—Yes
VESA mount—100 × 100 mm
Weight6.3 kg—
Width623 mm—
Height362 mm—
Depth31 mm—
Product line—Dell UltraSharp
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