Dell UltraSharp U2713H vs Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub (U5226KW)

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UltraSharp U2713H compared with UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub (U5226KW)
DellUltraSharp U2713HDellUltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub (U5226KW)
Overview
Released2012January 2026
Display
Screen size27″51.5″
Resolution2560 × 1440 (QHD)6144 × 2560 (better)
Sharpness109 pixels per inch129 pixels per inch (better)
PanelIPS (GB-LED edge-lit AH-IPS wide-gamut panel.)IPS (IPS Black)
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz (better)
Response time (grey to grey)6 ms5 ms (better)
Brightness (typical)350 nits400 nits (better)
Contrast ratio1,000:12,000:1
Colour range100% sRGB; 99% Adobe RGB99% DCI-P3, 99% Display P3, 100% BT.709
DCI-P3 coverage–99%
Colour accuracy (Delta E)Below 2Below 1.5 (better)
Screen finishMatteMatte
ShapeFlatCurved (4200R)
Adaptive sync–HDMI VRR
Colour depthUp to 1.074 billion colours with 12-bit internal processing and 14-bit lookup table, according to Dell.1.07 billion colours (8-bit + FRC)
sRGB coverage100%, according to Dell.100% (CIE 1931)
Adobe RGB coverage99%, according to Dell.–
Colour accuracyFactory-calibrated sRGB and Adobe RGB presets; Dell includes a unit-specific calibration report.Delta E < 1.5 (average) (sRGB, BT.709, DCI-P3, Display P3)
Colour modessRGB, Adobe RGB, CAL1 and CAL2 user calibration slots, Custom Color and other presets.Standard, Movie, Game, Color Temp. (5,000K to 10,000K), Color Space (sRGB, BT.709, DCI-P3, Display P3), Custom Color
Response time detail6 ms grey-to-grey, typical.5 ms GTG (Fast mode), 8 ms GTG (Normal mode)
Viewing angles178° horizontal and vertical, typical.178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)
Pixel pitch0.231 mm.0.19644 mm x 0.19644 mm
Eye care–ComfortView Plus (blue light ≤20%), TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 5-star, flicker-free, ambient light sensor with Auto Brightness and Auto Color Temp.
CalibrationDell UltraSharp Color Calibration Software supports the X-Rite i1Display Pro at launch.–
Connections
Video inputsHDMI, 2 × DisplayPort 1.22 × HDMI 2.1, 2 × DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 4
USB-C chargingNoneUp to 140 W (better)
USB ports4 × USB-A2 × USB-C, 5 × USB-A
KVM switch–Yes
Ethernet–Yes
SpeakersNoYes
HDMI detailOne HDMI input; one dual-link DVI-D input also provided.2 x HDMI (HDCP 2.2), up to 6144 x 2560 at 120 Hz FRL with VRR as specified in HDMI 2.1; no ARC/eARC or ALLM
DisplayPort detailOne DisplayPort input, one Mini DisplayPort input and one DisplayPort 1.2 MST output; MST must be enabled in the menu.2 x DisplayPort 1.4 in (HDCP 2.2), up to 6144 x 2560 at 120 Hz with DSC
USB-C detail–Thunderbolt 4 upstream (40Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC, Power Delivery up to 140 W EPR); 3 x USB-C 10Gbps upstream (data only); 2 x USB-C 10Gbps downstream with 27 W charging
Daisy chainingDisplayPort 1.2 MST output supports a second compatible monitor.–
USB hub detailFour USB 3.0 downstream Type-A ports and one upstream Type-B port; one downstream port supports BC 1.2 charging. Integrated card reader.4 x USB-A 10Gbps (rear); pop-out quick access module with 2 x USB-C 10Gbps (27 W) and 1 x USB-A 10Gbps with BC1.2 charging
Picture by picturePicture-in-picture and picture-by-picture modes.Picture by Picture with Screen Partition (internal MST) and Picture in Picture; USB KVM for up to four PCs, Auto KVM
Speaker detail–2 x 9 W
Audio outAudio line out for external speakers; Dell says headphones are unsupported.–
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot (better)Height, tilt, swivel
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand6.3 kg18.23 kg
Height adjustment115 mm.90 mm
Tilt–-5° to 10°
Swivel–-20° to 20°
Pivot–No pivot; slant -2° to 2°
VESA pattern100 × 100 mm.100 x 100 mm, 200 x 100 mm, 200 x 200 mm
Size with stand639.3 × 200.5 × 423.4–538.4 mm (width × depth × height).1223.32 x 255 x 576.79–666.79 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand639.3 × 74.1 × 378.2 mm (width × depth × height).1223.32 x 111.94 x 529.05 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand6.30 kg without cables.12.95 kg
Controls–Joystick; power and OSD button lock
Colours–Platinum Silver
Power and support
Power use60 W typical and 130 W maximum with USB and soundbar active, according to Dell.63.6 W on mode, 0.5 W standby, 2.0 W networked standby, 0.3 W off, 430 W maximum
Energy class–G
Power supply100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 5.5 A (maximum)
SoftwareDell Display Manager and UltraSharp Color Calibration Software included at launch.Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (Easy Arrange, KVM), Dell Color Management, Dell Device Management Console
CertificationsENERGY STAR, EPEAT Gold and TCO Certified Displays, according to Dell.ENERGY STAR 8.0, EPEAT Gold with Climate+, TCO Certified 10.0 and TCO Certified Edge, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (5 star)
Warranty–3 years with Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange (UK)
In the boxMonitor and stand, power cable, Mini DisplayPort-to-DisplayPort cable, dual-link DVI cable, USB 3.0 upstream cable, factory calibration report and documentation.Stand (not with the WOST version), power cable, DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.8 m), HDMI 2.1 cable (1.8 m), USB-C to USB-A 10Gbps cable (1 m), Thunderbolt 4 40Gbps cable (2 m)

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