Dell UltraSharp 27 Thunderbolt Hub (U2724DE) vs Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub (U5226KW)

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UltraSharp 27 Thunderbolt Hub (U2724DE) compared with UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub (U5226KW)
DellUltraSharp 27 Thunderbolt Hub (U2724DE)DellUltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub (U5226KW)
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2023January 2026
Display
Screen size27″51.5″
Resolution2560 × 1440 (QHD)6144 × 2560 (better)
Sharpness109 pixels per inch129 pixels per inch (better)
PanelIPS (IPS Black)IPS (IPS Black)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)5 ms5 ms
Brightness (typical)350 nits400 nits (better)
Contrast ratio2,000:12,000:1
Colour range98% DCI-P3, 98% Display P3, 100% sRGB99% DCI-P3, 99% Display P3, 100% BT.709
DCI-P3 coverage98%99% (better)
Colour accuracy (Delta E)Below 2Below 1.5 (better)
Screen finishMatteMatte
ShapeFlatCurved (4200R)
Adaptive syncHDMI VRRHDMI VRR
Colour depth1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours (8-bit + FRC)
sRGB coverage100%100% (CIE 1931)
Colour accuracyDelta E < 2 (average) (sRGB, BT.709, Display P3, DCI-P3); factory calibration report in the boxDelta 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 detail5 ms (Fast), 8 ms (Normal)5 ms GTG (Fast mode), 8 ms GTG (Normal mode)
Variable refresh range48–120 Hz (vertical scan range); Dynamic Refresh Rate (DRR) for Windows 11–
Viewing angles178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)
Pixel pitch0.2331 mm x 0.2331 mm0.19644 mm x 0.19644 mm
Eye careComfortView Plus hardware low blue light; TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (5 star); ambient light sensor (Auto Brightness); flicker-freeComfortView 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 2.1 (TMDS), DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 42 × HDMI 2.1, 2 × DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 4
USB-C chargingUp to 90 WUp to 140 W (better)
USB portsUSB-C, 4 × USB-A, Thunderbolt 42 × USB-C, 5 × USB-A
KVM switchYesYes
EthernetYesYes
SpeakersNoYes
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, HDR or ARC2 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 detail1 x DisplayPort 1.4 in (DRR for Windows); 1 x DisplayPort out2 x DisplayPort 1.4 in (HDCP 2.2), up to 6144 x 2560 at 120 Hz with DSC
USB-C detailThunderbolt 4 upstream (DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode, USB 10Gbps, Power Delivery up to 90 W); USB-C 10Gbps upstream (data only); 1 x USB-C 10Gbps downstream quick-access port (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 out, or Thunderbolt 4 downstream (15 W, video only when daisy chaining); Multi-Monitor Sync of OSD settings–
USB hub detail3 x USB-A 10Gbps rear; quick access ports with 1 x USB-A 10Gbps (BC 1.2) and 1 x USB-C 10Gbps (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 by Picture and Picture in Picture, with KVM switching in PBPPicture 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 out–
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot (better)Height, tilt, swivel
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand7.37 kg18.23 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 x 100 mm100 x 100 mm, 200 x 100 mm, 200 x 200 mm
Size with stand612.24 x 192.28 x 385.58–535.58 mm (W x D x H)1223.32 x 255 x 576.79–666.79 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand612.24 x 50.12 x 352.51 mm (W x D x H)1223.32 x 111.94 x 529.05 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand5.23 kg12.95 kg
Controls–Joystick; power and OSD button lock
Colours–Platinum Silver
Power and support
Power use24.4 W on mode, 0.5 W standby, 1.5 W networked standby, 0.3 W off, 225 W maximum63.6 W on mode, 0.5 W standby, 2.0 W networked standby, 0.3 W off, 430 W maximum
Energy classFG
Power supply100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 2.65 A (maximum)100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 5.5 A (maximum)
SoftwareDell Display and Peripheral Manager (Easy Arrange)Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (Easy Arrange, KVM), Dell Color Management, Dell Device Management Console
CertificationsTÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (5 star), TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light (Category 2)ENERGY STAR 8.0, EPEAT Gold with Climate+, TCO Certified 10.0 and TCO Certified Edge, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (5 star)
Warranty3 years limited hardware with Premium Panel Exchange (UK)3 years with Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange (UK)
In the boxStand, power cable, DisplayPort cable (1.8 m), Thunderbolt 4 cable (1 m), USB-A to USB-C cable (1 m), 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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