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  3. UltraSharp U5226KW vs UltraFine 40U990A

Dell UltraSharp U5226KW vs LG UltraFine 40U990A

What UltraSharp U5226KW does better (3) and where UltraFine 40U990A wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Dell UltraSharp U5226KW
Dell · 2026UltraSharp U5226KW
8.1Score
3 advantages≈ $2,500
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LG UltraFine 40U990A
7.6Score
4 advantages≈ $1,550
7.8Screen9.1
9.7Connectivity8.6
2.1Design & ergonomics2.8

Why is UltraSharp U5226KW better than UltraFine 40U990A?

  1. USB-C charging (Power Delivery)140 W vs 96 W+46%
  2. DisplayPort inputs2 vs 12×
  3. Screen size51.5″ vs 39.7″+30%

Why is UltraFine 40U990A better than UltraSharp U5226KW?

  1. Pixel density129 ppi vs 140 ppi+9%
  2. Brightness (typical)400 nits vs 450 nits+12%
  3. Response time8 ms vs 5 ms+60%
  4. Height adjustment90 mm vs 130 mm+44%
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size51.5″39.7″
Resolution6144 × 25605120 × 2160
Resolution class6K5K
Pixel density129 ppi140 ppi
Aspect ratio21:921:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness (typical)400 nits450 nits
Contrast ratio (static)2,000:12,000:1
Response time8 ms5 ms
Anti-glare / matte screen—Yes
Curved screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage100%—
DCI-P3 coverage99%99%
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 inputs22
DisplayPort inputs21
USB hubYesYes
Ethernet (RJ45)Yes—
Built-in speakersYesYes
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment90 mm130 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)No—
SwivelYesYes
VESA mount100 × 100 mm—
Weight—14.1 kg
Width—948 mm
Height—614 mm
Depth—260 mm
Product lineDell UltraSharp—
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