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Dell UltraSharp 27 4K USB-C Monitor (U2720Q) vs Dell UltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED (U3226Q)

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DellUltraSharp 27 4K USB-C Monitor (U2720Q)DellUltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED (U3226Q)
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2020February 2026
Display
Screen size27″31.5″
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Sharpness163 pixels per inch140 pixels per inch
PanelIPSQD-OLED
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)5 ms0.03 ms
Brightness (typical)350 nits300 nits
HDR peak brightness–1,000 nits
HDR certificationDisplayHDR 400DisplayHDR True Black 500
HDR formatsHDR10HDR10 (PQ), HLG, Dolby Vision
Contrast ratio1,300:11,500,000:1
Colour range99% sRGB, 99% Rec. 709, 95% DCI-P399% DCI-P3, 99% Display P3, 94% Adobe RGB, 100% sRGB
DCI-P3 coverage95%99%
Colour accuracy (Delta E)Below 2Below 1
Screen finishMatteMatte
ShapeFlatFlat
Adaptive sync–HDMI VRR
Colour depth1.07 billion colours.1.07 billion colours
sRGB coverage99%100% (CIE 1931)
Adobe RGB coverage–94% (CIE 1931)
Colour accuracyFactory calibrated to average Delta E < 2 in sRGB mode.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 modessRGB and DCI-P3 modes listed in Dell's user guide.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 detailVESA DisplayHDR 400; Dell's user guide describes HDR playback over HDMI 2.0a, DisplayPort 1.4 and USB-C DisplayPort 1.4 from compatible sources.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 detail5 ms grey-to-grey in Fast mode; 8 ms in Normal mode.–
Viewing angles178° horizontal and vertical (typical).178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)
Pixel pitch0.1554 × 0.1554 mm.0.1814 mm x 0.1814 mm
Eye careFlicker-free backlight and ComfortView low-blue-light mode.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 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C2 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 4
USB-C chargingUp to 90 WUp to 140 W
USB ports3 × USB-A, USB-C2 × USB-C, 3 × USB-A, Thunderbolt 4
KVM switch–Yes
Ethernet–Yes
SpeakersNoNo
HDMI detailOne HDMI 2.0 input.2 x HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 1.4 & 2.2), up to 3840 x 2160 at 120 Hz FRL with VRR
DisplayPort detailOne DisplayPort 1.4 input.1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4 & 2.2), up to 3840 x 2160 at 120 Hz with DSC
USB-C detailUSB-C upstream with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode, USB 3.0 data and up to 90 W Power Delivery. Dell's user guide offers High Resolution and High Data Speed prioritisation modes for USB-C hosts.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 detailThree downstream USB 3.0 Type-A ports, one with BC 1.2 charging up to 2 A; one downstream USB-C port charges at up to 3 A.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 out3.5 mm audio line out; Dell says it does not support headphones.–
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivotHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand6.6 kg9.84 kg
Height adjustment130 mm.150 mm
Tilt-5° to 21°.-5° to 21°
Swivel-45° to 45°.-30° to 30°
Pivot-90° to 90°.-90° to 90°
VESA pattern100 × 100 mm.100 x 100 mm
Size with stand611.3 × 185.0 × 395.2–525.2 mm (width × depth × height).718.28 x 217.16 x 473.77–623.77 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand611.3 × 49.7 × 356.0 mm (width × depth × height).718.28 x 65.48 x 436.00 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand4.4 kg.6.43 kg
ControlsFront on-screen-display buttons and Dell Display Manager software.Joystick and programmable direct keys
Colours–Black
Power and support
Power use33 W typical and 200 W maximum in Dell's December 2019 brochure; its later user guide states 31.5 W on mode, 200 W maximum and 0.3 W standby under newer test rules.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 with Easy Arrange.Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (Easy Arrange), Dell Color Management, Dell Color Management Console
CertificationsENERGY STAR and TCO Certified Displays; EPEAT registration varies by market.TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (4 star), TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light (Category 2)
WarrantyDell's brochure specifies three years of Advanced Exchange Service and limited hardware warranty; regional terms may differ.3 years limited hardware with Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange, including burn-in (UK)
In the boxStand, power cable, DisplayPort cable, USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-A cable, factory calibration report and documentation for U2720Q. The U2720QM package instead includes HDMI, according to Dell's user guide.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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