Dell UltraSharp U2713HM vs Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub (U5226KW)

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UltraSharp U2713HM compared with UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub (U5226KW)
DellUltraSharp U2713HMDellUltraSharp 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 (Edge-lit white LED IPS.)IPS (IPS Black)
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz (better)
Response time (grey to grey)8 ms5 ms (better)
Brightness (typical)350 nits400 nits (better)
Contrast ratio1,000:12,000:1
Colour range>99% sRGB99% DCI-P3, 99% Display P3, 100% BT.709
DCI-P3 coverage–99%
Colour accuracy (Delta E)–Below 1.5
Screen finishMatteMatte
ShapeFlatCurved (4200R)
Adaptive sync–HDMI VRR
Colour depth16.7 million colours, according to Dell.1.07 billion colours (8-bit + FRC)
sRGB coverageOver 99% typical, according to Dell.100% (CIE 1931)
Colour accuracy–Delta E < 1.5 (average) (sRGB, BT.709, DCI-P3, Display P3)
Colour modes–Standard, Movie, Game, Color Temp. (5,000K to 10,000K), Color Space (sRGB, BT.709, DCI-P3, Display P3), Custom Color
Response time detail8 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 pitch0.23 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.
Connections
Video inputsHDMI 1.4, 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 1.4 input; one dual-link DVI-D and one VGA 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 1.2 input.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
USB hub detailFour USB 3.0 downstream Type-A ports, two rear and two left; one upstream Type-B port.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 picture–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 speakers; Dell says headphones are unsupported.–
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot (better)Height, tilt, swivel
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand5.6 kg18.23 kg
Height adjustment115 mm, according to Dell.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 × 200.3 × 424.3–538.9 mm (width × depth × height).1223.32 x 255 x 576.79–666.79 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand639.3 × 65.6 × 378.2 mm (width × depth × height).1223.32 x 111.94 x 529.05 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand5.6 kg without cables.12.95 kg
ControlsFront right on-screen-display buttons.Joystick; power and OSD button lock
Colours–Platinum Silver
Power and support
Power use42 W typical and 100 W maximum with soundbar and USB 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 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 box–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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