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Apple Studio Display XDR vs Dell UltraSharp U5226KW

What Studio Display XDR does better (3) and where UltraSharp U5226KW wins (2) — 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 U5226KW
Dell · 2026UltraSharp U5226KW
8.1Score
2 advantages≈ $2,500
9.8Screen7.8
9.1Connectivity9.7

Why is Studio Display XDR better than UltraSharp U5226KW?

  1. Brightness (typical)1,000 nits vs 400 nits2.5×
  2. Pixel density218 ppi vs 129 ppi+69%
  3. Panel typeMini-LED (IPS) vs IPS

Why is UltraSharp U5226KW better than Studio Display XDR?

  1. USB-C charging (Power Delivery)96 W vs 140 W+46%
  2. Screen size27″ vs 51.5″+91%
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size27″51.5″
Resolution5120 × 28806144 × 2560
Resolution class5K6K
Pixel density218 ppi129 ppi
Aspect ratio16:921:9
Panel typeMini-LED (IPS)IPS
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness (typical)1,000 nits400 nits
Peak brightness (HDR)2,000 nits—
Contrast ratio (static)—2,000:1
Response time—8 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYes—
Curved screen—Yes
Colour
sRGB coverage—100%
DCI-P3 coverage—99%
Colour depth10 bit10 bit
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—2
USB hubYesYes
Ethernet (RJ45)—Yes
Built-in speakersYesYes
Built-in webcamYes—
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment—90 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)—No
Swivel—Yes
VESA mount100 × 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Weight6.3 kg—
Width623 mm—
Height362 mm—
Depth33 mm—
Product line—Dell UltraSharp
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