Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor (U2722D) vs Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub (U5226KW)

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UltraSharp 27 Monitor (U2722D) compared with UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub (U5226KW)
DellUltraSharp 27 Monitor (U2722D)DellUltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub (U5226KW)
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2021January 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)5 ms5 ms
Brightness (typical)350 nits400 nits (better)
Contrast ratio1,000:12,000:1
Colour range100% sRGB, 100% Rec.709, 95% DCI-P399% DCI-P3, 99% Display P3, 100% BT.709
DCI-P3 coverage95%99% (better)
Colour accuracy (Delta E)–Below 1.5
Screen finishMatteMatte
ShapeFlatCurved (4200R)
Adaptive sync–HDMI VRR
Colour depth1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours (8-bit + FRC)
sRGB coverage100% sRGB and 100% Rec.709 claimed by Dell100% (CIE 1931)
Colour accuracy–Delta E < 1.5 (average) (sRGB, BT.709, DCI-P3, Display P3)
Colour modesFactory-calibrated sRGB and Rec.709 presets, plus Standard and wider-gamut modesStandard, Movie, Game, Color Temp. (5,000K to 10,000K), Color Space (sRGB, BT.709, DCI-P3, Display P3), Custom Color
Response time detail5 ms Fast, 8 ms Normal, grey-to-grey5 ms GTG (Fast mode), 8 ms GTG (Normal mode)
Viewing angles178° horizontal and vertical178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)
Pixel pitch0.2331 mm0.19644 mm x 0.19644 mm
Eye careComfortView Plus low-blue-light backlight and flicker-free operationComfortView Plus (blue light ≤20%), TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 5-star, flicker-free, ambient light sensor with Auto Brightness and Auto Color Temp.
CalibrationFactory-calibrated sRGB and Rec.709 presets with a calibration report in the box–
Connections
Video inputsHDMI, DisplayPort 1.42 × HDMI 2.1, 2 × DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 4
USB-C chargingNoneUp to 140 W (better)
USB ports3 × USB-A, USB-C2 × USB-C, 5 × USB-A
KVM switchNoYes
EthernetNoYes
SpeakersNoYes
HDMI detail–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 1.4 input and one DisplayPort output for MST daisy chaining.2 x DisplayPort 1.4 in (HDCP 2.2), up to 6144 x 2560 at 120 Hz with DSC
USB-C detailRear USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 upstream is for data only; the bottom quick-access downstream USB-C port provides up to 15 W.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 for a second compatible display.–
USB hub detailTwo rear USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports, one quick-access USB-A with Battery Charging 1.2, and one quick-access USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 with up to 15 W.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 picturePicture-in-picture and picture-by-picture modesPicture 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 out3.5 mm audio line output–
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot (better)Height, tilt, swivel
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand–18.23 kg
Height adjustment150 mm90 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 mm100 x 100 mm, 200 x 100 mm, 200 x 200 mm
Size with stand611.3 × 185 × 385.1–535.1 mm (W × D × H)1223.32 x 255 x 576.79–666.79 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand611.3 × 49.5 × 352 mm (W × D × H)1223.32 x 111.94 x 529.05 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand4.38 kg12.95 kg
Controls–Joystick; power and OSD button lock
Colours–Platinum Silver
Power and support
Power use20 W on, 0.5 W standby, 0.3 W off, 74 W maximum63.6 W on mode, 0.5 W standby, 2.0 W networked standby, 0.3 W off, 430 W maximum
Energy classEG
Power supply100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 5.5 A (maximum)
SoftwareDell Display ManagerDell Display and Peripheral Manager (Easy Arrange, KVM), Dell Color Management, Dell Device Management Console
CertificationsENERGY STAR, EPEAT Gold and TCO CertifiedENERGY STAR 8.0, EPEAT Gold with Climate+, TCO Certified 10.0 and TCO Certified Edge, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (5 star)
WarrantyDell three-year Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange3 years with Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange (UK)
In the boxStand, DisplayPort cable, USB-C to USB-A upstream cable and factory calibration reportStand (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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