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Dell UltraSharp U5226KW vs LG UltraFine 32U990A

What UltraSharp U5226KW does better (6) and where UltraFine 32U990A wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Dell UltraSharp U5226KW
Dell · 2026UltraSharp U5226KW
8.1Score
6 advantages≈ $2,500
vs
LG UltraFine 32U990A
8.7Score
4 advantages≈ $1,650
Higher score
7.8Screen9.6
9.2Colour accuracy9.3
9.7Connectivity7.1
2.1Design & ergonomics2.4

Why is UltraSharp U5226KW better than UltraFine 32U990A?

  1. USB-C charging (Power Delivery)140 W vs 96 W+46%
  2. Refresh rate120 Hz vs 60 Hz2×
  3. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
  4. DisplayPort inputs2 vs 12×
  5. Screen size51.5″ vs 31.5″+63%
  6. Height adjustment90 mm vs 60 mm+50%

Why is UltraFine 32U990A better than UltraSharp U5226KW?

  1. Pixel density129 ppi vs 224 ppi+74%
  2. Pivot (portrait rotation)No · UltraSharp U5226KW: Yes
  3. Brightness (typical)400 nits vs 450 nits+12%
  4. Response time8 ms vs 5 ms+60%
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size51.5″31.5″
Resolution6144 × 25606144 × 3456
Resolution class6K6K
Pixel density129 ppi224 ppi
Aspect ratio21:916:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate120 Hz60 Hz
Brightness (typical)400 nits450 nits
Contrast ratio (static)2,000:12,000:1
Response time8 ms5 ms
Anti-glare / matte screen—Yes
Curved screenYes—
Colour
sRGB coverage100%—
Adobe RGB coverage—99.5%
DCI-P3 coverage99%98%
Colour depth10 bit—
HDR—DisplayHDR 600
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)140 W96 W
ThunderboltYesYes
KVM switchYesYes
HDMI inputs21
DisplayPort inputs21
USB hubYesYes
Ethernet (RJ45)Yes—
Built-in speakersYesYes
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment90 mm60 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)NoYes
SwivelYes—
VESA mount100 × 100 mm—
Weight—9.5 kg
Width—718 mm
Height—582 mm
Depth—198 mm
Product lineDell UltraSharp—
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