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Apple Studio Display XDR vs Dell UltraSharp U3226Q

What Studio Display XDR does better (3) and where UltraSharp U3226Q wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Apple Studio Display XDR
Apple · 2026Studio Display XDR
9.7Score
3 advantages≈ $3,200
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Dell UltraSharp U3226Q
Dell · 2026UltraSharp U3226Q
8.9Score
3 advantages≈ $2,450
9.8Screen8.7
9.1Connectivity9.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Studio Display XDRUltraSharp U3226Q
623 × 36233718 × 624217
Studio Display XDRUltraSharp U3226QDifference
Height362 mm624 mm−262 mm
Width623 mm718 mm−95 mm
Depth33 mm217 mm−184 mm
Weight6.3 kg9.8 kg−3.5 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Studio Display XDR better than UltraSharp U3226Q?

  1. Brightness (typical)1,000 nits vs 300 nits3.3×
  2. Pixel density218 ppi vs 140 ppi+56%
  3. Weight6.3 kg vs 9.84 kg+56%

Why is UltraSharp U3226Q better than Studio Display XDR?

  1. USB-C charging (Power Delivery)96 W vs 140 W+46%
  2. Panel typeMini-LED (IPS) vs OLED
  3. Screen size27″ vs 31.5″+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size27″31.5″
Resolution5120 × 28803840 × 2160
Resolution class5K4K UHD
Pixel density218 ppi140 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeMini-LED (IPS)OLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness (typical)1,000 nits300 nits
Peak brightness (HDR)2,000 nits—
Contrast ratio (static)—1,500,000:1
Response time—0.03 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage—100%
Adobe RGB coverage—94%
DCI-P3 coverage—99%
Rec. 2020 coverage—80%
Colour depth10 bit10 bit
HDR—DisplayHDR True Black 500
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)96 W140 W
ThunderboltYesYes
KVM switch—Yes
HDMI inputs—2
DisplayPort inputs—1
USB hubYesYes
Built-in speakersYesNo
Built-in webcamYes—
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment—150 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)—Yes
Swivel—Yes
VESA mount100 × 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Weight6.3 kg9.84 kg
Width623 mm718 mm
Height362 mm624 mm
Depth33 mm217 mm
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