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Dell UltraSharp U3226Q vs Dell UltraSharp U5226KW

What UltraSharp U3226Q does better (6) and where UltraSharp U5226KW wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Dell UltraSharp U3226Q
Dell · 2026UltraSharp U3226Q
8.9Score
6 advantages≈ $2,450
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Dell UltraSharp U5226KW
Dell · 2026UltraSharp U5226KW
8.1Score
3 advantages≈ $2,500
8.7Screen7.8
5.7Colour accuracy9.2
9.3Connectivity9.7
6.1Design & ergonomics2.1

Why is UltraSharp U3226Q better than UltraSharp U5226KW?

  1. Contrast ratio (static)1,500,000:1 vs 2,000:1750×
  2. Response time0.03 ms vs 8 ms266.7×
  3. Pixel density140 ppi vs 129 ppi+9%
  4. Panel typeOLED vs IPS
  5. Pivot (portrait rotation)Yes · UltraSharp U5226KW: No
  6. Height adjustment150 mm vs 90 mm+67%

Why is UltraSharp U5226KW better than UltraSharp U3226Q?

  1. Brightness (typical)300 nits vs 400 nits+33%
  2. DisplayPort inputs1 vs 22×
  3. Screen size31.5″ vs 51.5″+63%
Specifications

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Display
Screen size31.5″51.5″
Resolution3840 × 21606144 × 2560
Resolution class4K UHD6K
Pixel density140 ppi129 ppi
Aspect ratio16:921:9
Panel typeOLEDIPS
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness (typical)300 nits400 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,500,000:12,000:1
Response time0.03 ms8 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYes—
Curved screen—Yes
Colour
sRGB coverage100%100%
Adobe RGB coverage94%—
DCI-P3 coverage99%99%
Rec. 2020 coverage80%—
Colour depth10 bit10 bit
HDRDisplayHDR True Black 500—
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)140 W140 W
ThunderboltYesYes
KVM switchYesYes
HDMI inputs22
DisplayPort inputs12
USB hubYesYes
Ethernet (RJ45)—Yes
Built-in speakersNoYes
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment150 mm90 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)YesNo
SwivelYesYes
VESA mount100 × 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Weight9.84 kg—
Width718 mm—
Height624 mm—
Depth217 mm—
Product line—Dell UltraSharp
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