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Dell UltraSharp 27 4K Thunderbolt Hub (U2725QE) vs Dell UltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED (U3226Q)

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DellUltraSharp 27 4K Thunderbolt Hub (U2725QE)DellUltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED (U3226Q)
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2025February 2026
Display
Screen size27″31.5″
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Sharpness163 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)450 nits300 nits
HDR peak brightness–1,000 nits
HDR certificationDisplayHDR 600DisplayHDR True Black 500
HDR formats–HDR10 (PQ), HLG, Dolby Vision
Contrast ratio3,000:11,500,000:1
Colour range99% DCI-P399% DCI-P3, 99% Display P3, 94% Adobe RGB, 100% sRGB
DCI-P3 coverage99%99%
Colour accuracy (Delta E)Below 1.5Below 1
Screen finishMatteMatte
ShapeFlatFlat
Adaptive sync–HDMI VRR
Colour depth1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours
sRGB coverage100% (CIE 1931)100% (CIE 1931)
Adobe RGB coverage–94% (CIE 1931)
Colour accuracyDelta E < 1.5 (average) (sRGB, BT.709, DCI-P3, Display 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 modes–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 detail600 cd/m² HDR peak1000 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 pitch0.1554 mm x 0.1554 mm0.1814 mm x 0.1814 mm
Eye careComfortView Plus (blue light ≤35%), TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 5-star, flicker-free, ambient light sensor with Auto BrightnessComfortView 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 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 42 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 4
USB-C chargingUp to 140 WUp to 140 W
USB ports2 × USB-C, 5 × USB-A, Thunderbolt 42 × USB-C, 3 × USB-A, Thunderbolt 4
KVM switch–Yes
EthernetYesYes
SpeakersNoNo
HDMI detail1 x HDMI, up to 3840 x 2160 at 120 Hz FRL with VRR as specified in HDMI 2.1; no ARC/eARC or ALLM2 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 with DSC (DRR for Microsoft Windows); 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 out1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4 & 2.2), up to 3840 x 2160 at 120 Hz with DSC
USB-C detailThunderbolt 4 upstream (DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC, Power Delivery 140 W); USB-C 10Gbps upstream for KVM; 2 x USB-C 10Gbps downstream in the quick access portsThunderbolt 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 chainingThunderbolt 4 downstream port (15 W) or DisplayPort 1.4 outThunderbolt 4 downstream port (video and data, 15 W)
USB hub detail4 x USB-A 10Gbps; quick access ports with 1 x USB-A 10Gbps (BC 1.2) and 2 x USB-C 10Gbps2 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 analog 2.0 audio line out–
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivotHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand7.06 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 stand612.44 x 189.00 x 385.68–535.68 mm (W x D x H)718.28 x 217.16 x 473.77–623.77 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand612.44 x 55.60 x 353.51 mm (W x D x H)718.28 x 65.48 x 436.00 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand5.22 kg6.43 kg
Controls–Joystick and programmable direct keys
ColoursSilverBlack
Power and support
Power use25.4 W on mode, 0.5 W standby, 1.5 W networked standby, 0.3 W off, 325 W maximum33.7 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 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 4 A (maximum)100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 5.3 A (typical)
SoftwareDell Display and Peripheral Manager (Easy Arrange)Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (Easy Arrange), Dell Color Management, Dell Color Management Console
CertificationsENERGY STAR, EPEAT Gold with Climate+, TCO Certified, TCO Certified Edge, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (5 star)TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (4 star), TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light (Category 2)
Warranty3 years limited hardware with Advanced Exchange Service (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 upstream cable (1 m), Thunderbolt 4 passive cable (1 m)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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