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Dell UltraSharp U3226Q vs Dell UltraSharp UP3221Q

What UltraSharp U3226Q does better (4) and where UltraSharp UP3221Q wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Dell UltraSharp U3226Q
Dell · 2026UltraSharp U3226Q
8.9Score
4 advantages≈ $2,450
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Dell UltraSharp UP3221Q
Dell · 2020UltraSharp UP3221Q
8.8Score
3 advantages≈ $4,000
8.7Screen7.9
5.7Colour accuracy6.5

Why is UltraSharp U3226Q better than UltraSharp UP3221Q?

  1. Contrast ratio (static)1,500,000:1 vs 1,300:11,153.8×
  2. Response time0.03 ms vs 8 ms266.7×
  3. Panel typeOLED vs Mini-LED (IPS)
  4. Refresh rate120 Hz vs 60 Hz2×

Why is UltraSharp UP3221Q better than UltraSharp U3226Q?

  1. Brightness (typical)300 nits vs 1,000 nits3.3×
  2. HDRDisplayHDR True Black 500 vs DisplayHDR 1000
  3. Rec. 2020 coverage80% vs 83%+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size31.5″31.5″
Resolution3840 × 21603840 × 2160
Resolution class4K UHD4K UHD
Pixel density140 ppi140 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeOLEDMini-LED (IPS)
Refresh rate120 Hz60 Hz
Brightness (typical)300 nits1,000 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,500,000:11,300:1
Response time0.03 ms8 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage100%—
Adobe RGB coverage94%93%
DCI-P3 coverage99%99.8%
Rec. 2020 coverage80%83%
Colour depth10 bit10 bit
HDRDisplayHDR True Black 500DisplayHDR 1000
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)Yes—
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)140 W—
ThunderboltYes—
KVM switchYes—
HDMI inputs22
DisplayPort inputs11
USB hubYesYes
Built-in speakersNo—
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment150 mm—
Pivot (portrait rotation)Yes—
SwivelYes—
VESA mount100 × 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Weight9.84 kg—
Width718 mm—
Height624 mm—
Depth217 mm—
Product line—Dell UltraSharp
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