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Apple Studio Display XDR vs Dell UltraSharp UP3221Q

What Studio Display XDR does better (2) and where UltraSharp UP3221Q wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Apple Studio Display XDR
Apple · 2026Studio Display XDR
9.7Score
2 advantages≈ $3,200
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Dell UltraSharp UP3221Q
Dell · 2020UltraSharp UP3221Q
8.8Score
1 advantage≈ $4,000
9.8Screen7.9

Why is Studio Display XDR better than UltraSharp UP3221Q?

  1. Pixel density218 ppi vs 140 ppi+56%
  2. Refresh rate120 Hz vs 60 Hz2×

Why is UltraSharp UP3221Q better than Studio Display XDR?

  1. 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)Mini-LED (IPS)
Refresh rate120 Hz60 Hz
Brightness (typical)1,000 nits1,000 nits
Peak brightness (HDR)2,000 nits—
Contrast ratio (static)—1,300:1
Response time—8 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Colour
Adobe RGB coverage—93%
DCI-P3 coverage—99.8%
Rec. 2020 coverage—83%
Colour depth10 bit10 bit
HDR—DisplayHDR 1000
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)Yes—
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)96 W—
ThunderboltYes—
HDMI inputs—2
DisplayPort inputs—1
USB hubYesYes
Built-in speakersYes—
Built-in webcamYes—
Design & ergonomics
VESA mount100 × 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Weight6.3 kg—
Width623 mm—
Height362 mm—
Depth33 mm—
Product line—Dell UltraSharp
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