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Dell UltraSharp U5226KW vs ViewSonic VP2786A-4K

What UltraSharp U5226KW does better (5) and where VP2786A-4K wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Dell UltraSharp U5226KW
Dell · 2026UltraSharp U5226KW
8.1Score
5 advantages≈ $2,500
vs
ViewSonic VP2786A-4K
ViewSonic · 2025VP2786A-4K
8.3Score
4 advantages
Higher score
7.8Screen7.4
9.2Colour accuracy6.9
9.7Connectivity6.5
2.1Design & ergonomics5.6

Why is UltraSharp U5226KW better than VP2786A-4K?

  1. USB-C charging (Power Delivery)140 W vs 90 W+56%
  2. DisplayPort inputs2 vs 12×
  3. Screen size51.5″ vs 27″+91%
  4. Brightness (typical)400 nits vs 350 nits+14%
  5. Contrast ratio (static)2,000:1 vs 1,300:1+54%

Why is VP2786A-4K better than UltraSharp U5226KW?

  1. Pixel density129 ppi vs 163 ppi+26%
  2. Pivot (portrait rotation)No · UltraSharp U5226KW: Yes
  3. Response time8 ms vs 5 ms+60%
  4. Height adjustment90 mm vs 130 mm+44%
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size51.5″27″
Resolution6144 × 25603840 × 2160
Resolution class6K4K UHD
Pixel density129 ppi163 ppi
Aspect ratio21:916:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate120 Hz—
Brightness (typical)400 nits350 nits
Contrast ratio (static)2,000:11,300:1
Response time8 ms5 ms
Anti-glare / matte screen—Yes
Curved screenYes—
Colour
sRGB coverage100%—
Adobe RGB coverage—100%
DCI-P3 coverage99%98%
Colour accuracy (ΔE, claimed)—ΔE 2
Colour depth10 bit10 bit
Hardware calibration—Yes
Factory calibrated (report)—Yes
Uniformity compensation—Yes
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)140 W90 W
ThunderboltYes—
KVM switchYes—
HDMI inputs22
DisplayPort inputs21
USB hubYes—
Ethernet (RJ45)Yes—
Built-in speakersYesYes
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment90 mm130 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)NoYes
SwivelYesYes
VESA mount100 × 100 mm—
Weight—8.3 kg
Width—613 mm
Height—449 mm
Depth—232 mm
Product lineDell UltraSharp—
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