Dell UltraSharp U2717D vs Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub (U5226KW)

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UltraSharp U2717D compared with UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub (U5226KW)
DellUltraSharp U2717DDellUltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub (U5226KW)
Overview
Released2016January 2026
Display
Screen size27″51.5″
Resolution2560 × 1440 (QHD)6144 × 2560 (better)
Sharpness109 pixels per inch129 pixels per inch (better)
PanelIPS (LED-backlit IPS-type LCD; TFTCentral identified a Samsung PLS panel in its sample.)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 range99% sRGB99% 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 depth16.7 million colours, according to Dell.1.07 billion colours (8-bit + FRC)
sRGB coverage99% typical, according to Dell.100% (CIE 1931)
Colour accuracyFactory calibrated to average Delta E < 2, according to Dell.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 in Normal mode; 6 ms in Fast mode, according to Dell.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 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, 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 with MHL 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 input, one Mini DisplayPort input and one DisplayPort 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 MST output supports one additional 2560 × 1440 60 Hz monitor, according to Dell.–
USB hub detailFour USB 3.0 downstream Type-A ports and one upstream 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 outStereo audio line out for speakers; Dell says headphones are unsupported.–
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot (better)Height, tilt, swivel
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand4.5 kg18.23 kg
Height adjustment130 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 stand611.3 × 200.3 × 410.2–540.2 mm (width × depth × height).1223.32 x 255 x 576.79–666.79 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand611.3 × 48.3 × 355.6 mm (width × depth × height).1223.32 x 111.94 x 529.05 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand4.5 kg, without cables.12.95 kg
Controls–Joystick; power and OSD button lock
Colours–Platinum Silver
Power and support
Power use26 W typical, 74 W maximum with 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)
Software–Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (Easy Arrange, KVM), Dell Color Management, Dell Device Management Console
CertificationsENERGY STAR and TCO Certified Displays; EPEAT registration varies by country.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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