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Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor (U2724D) vs Dell UltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED (U3226Q)

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DellUltraSharp 27 Monitor (U2724D)DellUltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED (U3226Q)
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2023February 2026
Display
Screen size27″31.5″
Resolution2560 × 1440 (QHD)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Sharpness109 pixels per inch140 pixels per inch
PanelIPS (IPS Black)QD-OLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)5 ms0.03 ms
Brightness (typical)350 nits300 nits
HDR peak brightness–1,000 nits
HDR certification–DisplayHDR True Black 500
HDR formats–HDR10 (PQ), HLG, Dolby Vision
Contrast ratio2,000:11,500,000:1
Colour range98% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB, 100% BT.70999% DCI-P3, 99% Display P3, 94% Adobe RGB, 100% sRGB
DCI-P3 coverage98%99%
Colour accuracy (Delta E)Below 2Below 1
Screen finishMatteMatte
ShapeFlatFlat
Adaptive syncHDMI VRRHDMI VRR
Colour depth1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours
sRGB coverage100%100% (CIE 1931)
Adobe RGB coverage–94% (CIE 1931)
Colour accuracyDelta E < 2 (average) (sRGB, BT.709, Display P3, DCI-P3)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 modes100% BT.709, 98% Display P3Native, 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 detail–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 (Fast mode), 8 ms (Normal mode)–
Viewing angles178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)
Pixel pitch0.2331 mm x 0.2331 mm0.1814 mm x 0.1814 mm
Eye careComfortView Plus (low blue light), flicker-free, ambient light sensor with Auto Brightness, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 5-starComfortView Plus hardware low blue light; TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (4 star); flicker-free
CalibrationFactory calibrated; Dell Colour Management software with external colorimetersBuilt-in colorimeter; calibration stored in CAL 1–3; Dell Color Management and Dell Color Management Console software
Connections
Video inputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.42 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 4
USB-C chargingNoneUp to 140 W
USB ports3 × USB-A, USB-C2 × USB-C, 3 × USB-A, Thunderbolt 4
KVM switchNoYes
EthernetNoYes
SpeakersNoNo
HDMI detail1 x HDMI (HDCP 1.4), up to 2560 x 1440 at 120 Hz TMDS with VRR as specified in HDMI 2.1; no FRL, ALLM, ARC/eARC or HDR2 x HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 1.4 & 2.2), up to 3840 x 2160 at 120 Hz FRL with VRR
DisplayPort detail1 x DisplayPort 1.4 in (DRR for Microsoft Windows); 1 x DisplayPort out (MST)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 is data only (USB 3.2 Gen 2, 10Gbps), no video inputThunderbolt 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 chainingDisplayPort out (MST), up to 2 monitors at 2560 x 1440 120 Hz or 4 at 60 HzThunderbolt 4 downstream port (video and data, 15 W)
USB hub detail2 x USB-A 10Gbps; quick access 1 x USB-A 10Gbps (BC 1.2) and 1 x USB-C 10Gbps (15 W)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 picturePiP and PbPPicture by Picture and Picture in Picture, with separate colour settings and SDR/HDR per source
Audio out3.5 mm audio line out (not for headphones)–
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivotHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand6.56 kg9.84 kg
Height adjustment150 mm150 mm
Tilt-5° to 21°-5° to 21°
Swivel-45° to 45°-30° to 30°
Pivot-90° to 90°-90° to 90°
VESA pattern100 x 100 mm100 x 100 mm
Size with stand612.24 x 192.28 x 385.58–535.58 mm (W x D x H)718.28 x 217.16 x 473.77–623.77 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand612.24 x 50.12 x 352.51 mm (W x D x H)718.28 x 65.48 x 436.00 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand4.49 kg6.43 kg
Controls–Joystick and programmable direct keys
ColoursPlatinum silverBlack
Power and support
Power use23.9 W on mode, 0.5 W standby, 0.3 W off, 85 W maximum33.7 W on mode, 0.4 W standby, 1.9 W networked standby, 0.3 W off, 460 W maximum
Energy classFG
Power supplyInternal, 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.6 A (maximum)100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 5.3 A (typical)
SoftwareDell Display and Peripheral Manager (Easy Arrange), Dell Colour ManagementDell Display and Peripheral Manager (Easy Arrange), Dell Color Management, Dell Color Management Console
CertificationsENERGY STAR, EPEAT Gold, TCO Certified, TCO Certified Edge, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort (5 star)TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (4 star), TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light (Category 2)
Warranty3 years limited (UK)3 years limited hardware with Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange, including burn-in (UK)
In the boxStand, power cable, DisplayPort cable (1.8 m), USB-A to USB-C cable (1 m), factory calibration reportStand, 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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