Dell UltraSharp U2713HM vs Dell UltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED (U3226Q)

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UltraSharp U2713HM compared with UltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED (U3226Q)
DellUltraSharp U2713HMDellUltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED (U3226Q)
Overview
Released2012February 2026
Display
Screen size27″31.5″
Resolution2560 × 1440 (QHD)3840 × 2160 (4K) (better)
Sharpness109 pixels per inch140 pixels per inch (better)
PanelIPS (Edge-lit white LED IPS.)QD-OLED
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz (better)
Response time (grey to grey)8 ms0.03 ms (better)
Brightness (typical)350 nits (better)300 nits
HDR peak brightness–1,000 nits
HDR certification–DisplayHDR True Black 500
HDR formats–HDR10 (PQ), HLG, Dolby Vision
Contrast ratio1,000:11,500,000:1
Colour range>99% sRGB99% DCI-P3, 99% Display P3, 94% Adobe RGB, 100% sRGB
DCI-P3 coverage–99%
Colour accuracy (Delta E)–Below 1
Screen finishMatteMatte
ShapeFlatFlat
Adaptive sync–HDMI VRR
Colour depth16.7 million colours, according to Dell.1.07 billion colours
sRGB coverageOver 99% typical, according to Dell.100% (CIE 1931)
Adobe RGB coverage–94% (CIE 1931)
Colour accuracy–Delta E < 1 (average) (DCI-P3 DCI, Display P3 D65, sRGB D65, BT.709 D65); Delta E < 2 (average) (Adobe RGB D65 and D50); HDR Delta E ITP < 3.5 (PQ, HLG)
Colour modes–Native, DCI-P3 DCI, Display P3 D65, sRGB D65, BT.709 D65, Adobe RGB D65 and D50, User 1–3, CAL 1–3; HDR PQ 1000 nits, HLG 1000 nits, DisplayHDR True Black 500, Dolby Vision Bright and Dark
HDR detail–1000 cd/m² HDR peak at 3% APL; 80% BT.2020, 99% Display P3
Variable refresh range–48–120 Hz (vertical scan range)
Response time detail8 ms grey-to-grey, typical.–
Viewing angles178° horizontal and vertical, typical.178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)
Pixel pitch0.23 mm.0.1814 mm x 0.1814 mm
Eye care–ComfortView Plus hardware low blue light; TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (4 star); flicker-free
Calibration–Built-in colorimeter; calibration stored in CAL 1–3; Dell Color Management and Dell Color Management Console software
Connections
Video inputsHDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.22 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 4
USB-C chargingNoneUp to 140 W (better)
USB ports4 × USB-A2 × USB-C, 3 × USB-A, Thunderbolt 4
KVM switch–Yes
Ethernet–Yes
SpeakersNoNo
HDMI detailOne HDMI 1.4 input; one dual-link DVI-D and one VGA input also provided.2 x HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 1.4 & 2.2), up to 3840 x 2160 at 120 Hz FRL with VRR
DisplayPort detailOne DisplayPort 1.2 input.1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4 & 2.2), up to 3840 x 2160 at 120 Hz with DSC
USB-C detail–Thunderbolt 4 upstream (DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode, Power Delivery up to 140 W EPR); USB-C 10Gbps upstream (data only); 2 x USB-C 10Gbps downstream quick-access ports (up to 27 W)
Daisy chaining–Thunderbolt 4 downstream port (video and data, 15 W)
USB hub detailFour USB 3.0 downstream Type-A ports, two rear and two left; one upstream Type-B port.2 x USB-A 10Gbps rear; quick access ports with 1 x USB-A 10Gbps (BC 1.2) and 2 x USB-C 10Gbps (27 W)
Picture by picture–Picture by Picture and Picture in Picture, with separate colour settings and SDR/HDR per source
Audio outAudio line out for speakers; Dell says headphones are unsupported.–
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivotHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand5.6 kg9.84 kg
Height adjustment115 mm, according to Dell.150 mm
Tilt–-5° to 21°
Swivel–-30° to 30°
Pivot–-90° to 90°
VESA pattern100 × 100 mm.100 x 100 mm
Size with stand639.3 × 200.3 × 424.3–538.9 mm (width × depth × height).718.28 x 217.16 x 473.77–623.77 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand639.3 × 65.6 × 378.2 mm (width × depth × height).718.28 x 65.48 x 436.00 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand5.6 kg without cables.6.43 kg
ControlsFront right on-screen-display buttons.Joystick and programmable direct keys
Colours–Black
Power and support
Power use42 W typical and 100 W maximum with soundbar and USB active, according to Dell.33.7 W on mode, 0.4 W standby, 1.9 W networked standby, 0.3 W off, 460 W maximum
Energy class–G
Power supply100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 5.3 A (typical)
SoftwareDell Display Manager included at launch.Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (Easy Arrange), Dell Color Management, Dell Color Management Console
CertificationsENERGY STAR, EPEAT Gold and TCO Certified Displays, according to Dell.TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (4 star), TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light (Category 2)
Warranty–3 years limited hardware with Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange, including burn-in (UK)
In the box–Stand, monitor hood, power cable, HDMI 2.1 cable (1.8 m), DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.8 m), Thunderbolt 4 40Gbps 240 W active cable (2 m), USB-C to USB-A 10Gbps cable (1 m), microfibre cloth

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