Dell UltraSharp U2715H vs Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub (U5226KW)

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UltraSharp U2715H compared with UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub (U5226KW)
DellUltraSharp U2715HDellUltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub (U5226KW)
Overview
Released2014January 2026
Display
Screen size27″51.5″
Resolution2560 × 1440 (QHD)6144 × 2560 (better)
Sharpness109 pixels per inch129 pixels per inch (better)
PanelIPSIPS (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 range99% sRGB99% DCI-P3, 99% Display P3, 100% BT.709
DCI-P3 coverage–99%
Colour accuracy (Delta E)Below 3Below 1.5 (better)
Screen finishMatteMatte
ShapeFlatCurved (4200R)
Adaptive sync–HDMI VRR
Colour depth16.78 million colours1.07 billion colours (8-bit + FRC)
sRGB coverage99%100% (CIE 1931)
Colour accuracyFactory calibrated to average Delta E ≤ 3.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 detail6 ms grey-to-grey in Fast mode; 8 ms in Normal mode (Dell). TFTCentral found Fast introduced overshoot on its sample.5 ms GTG (Fast mode), 8 ms GTG (Normal mode)
Viewing angles178° horizontal and vertical (typical).178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)
Pixel pitch0.2331 mm.0.19644 mm x 0.19644 mm
Eye careAnalogue backlight dimming for a flicker-free display, according to Dell.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 inputs2 × HDMI 1.4, 2 × DisplayPort 1.22 × HDMI 2.1, 2 × DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 4
USB-C chargingNoneUp to 140 W (better)
USB ports5 × USB-A2 × USB-C, 5 × USB-A
KVM switch–Yes
Ethernet–Yes
SpeakersNoYes
HDMI detailTwo HDMI 1.4 inputs with MHL 2.0 support.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, one Mini DisplayPort input and one DisplayPort 1.2 MST output.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; Dell lists one additional QHD 60 Hz display or two lower-resolution displays.–
USB hub detailFive downstream USB 3.0 Type-A ports and one upstream USB 3.0 Type-B port; one downstream port supports BC 1.2 charging.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 external speakers; Dell says it does not support headphones.–
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot (better)Height, tilt, swivel
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand–18.23 kg
Height adjustment115 mm.90 mm
Tilt-5° to 21°.-5° to 10°
Swivel-45° to 45°.-20° to 20°
Pivot-90° to 90°.No pivot; slant -2° to 2°
VESA pattern100 × 100 mm.100 x 100 mm, 200 x 100 mm, 200 x 200 mm
Size with stand612.7 × 205.0 × 409.9–524.9 mm (width × depth × height).1223.32 x 255 x 576.79–666.79 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand612.7 × 46.4 × 363.4 mm (width × depth × height).1223.32 x 111.94 x 529.05 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand4.91 kg, without cables.12.95 kg
ControlsTouch-sensitive front buttons and on-screen display.Joystick; power and OSD button lock
ColoursBlack front frame and silver stand.Platinum Silver
Power and support
Power use36 W typical, 88 W maximum with USB active; less than 0.5 W in standby.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.Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (Easy Arrange, KVM), Dell Color Management, Dell Device Management Console
CertificationsEPEAT 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 boxStand, power cable, Mini DisplayPort-to-DisplayPort 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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