Dell UltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED (U3226Q) vs Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor with PremierColor (UP2716D)

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UltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED (U3226Q) compared with UltraSharp 27 Monitor with PremierColor (UP2716D)
DellUltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED (U3226Q)DellUltraSharp 27 Monitor with PremierColor (UP2716D)
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2026October 2015
Display
Screen size31.5″27″
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K) (better)2560 × 1440 (QHD)
Sharpness140 pixels per inch (better)109 pixels per inch
PanelQD-OLEDIPS
Refresh rate120 Hz (better)60 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)0.03 ms (better)6 ms
Brightness (typical)300 nits300 nits
HDR peak brightness1,000 nits–
HDR certificationDisplayHDR True Black 500–
HDR formatsHDR10 (PQ), HLG, Dolby Vision–
Contrast ratio1,500,000:11,000:1
Colour range99% DCI-P3, 99% Display P3, 94% Adobe RGB, 100% sRGB100% Adobe RGB, 100% sRGB, 100% Rec.709, 98% DCI-P3
DCI-P3 coverage99% (better)98%
Colour accuracy (Delta E)Below 1 (better)Below 2
Screen finishMatteMatte
ShapeFlatFlat
Adaptive syncHDMI VRR–
Colour depth1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours with 14-bit lookup table
sRGB coverage100% (CIE 1931)100% sRGB and 100% Rec.709 claimed by Dell
Adobe RGB coverage94% (CIE 1931)–
Colour accuracyDelta 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 modesNative, 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 DarkAdobe RGB, sRGB, Rec.709, DCI-P3 and two user calibration slots
Response time detail–6 ms Fast, 14 ms Normal, grey-to-grey
HDR detail1000 cd/m² HDR peak at 3% APL; 80% BT.2020, 99% Display P3–
Variable refresh range48–120 Hz (vertical scan range)–
Viewing angles178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)178° horizontal and vertical
Pixel pitch0.1814 mm x 0.1814 mm0.2331 mm
Eye careComfortView Plus hardware low blue light; TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (4 star); flicker-free–
CalibrationBuilt-in colorimeter; calibration stored in CAL 1–3; Dell Color Management and Dell Color Management Console softwareFactory average Delta E below 2, according to Dell; hardware calibration supported with an optional X-Rite i1Display Pro colorimeter
Connections
Video inputs2 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 42 × HDMI 1.4, 2 × DisplayPort 1.2
USB-C chargingUp to 140 W (better)None
USB ports2 × USB-C, 3 × USB-A, Thunderbolt 44 × USB-A
KVM switchYesYes
EthernetYesNo
SpeakersNoNo
HDMI detail2 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 (HDCP 1.4 & 2.2), up to 3840 x 2160 at 120 Hz with DSCOne full-size DisplayPort 1.2 input, one Mini DisplayPort input and one DisplayPort MST output.
USB-C detailThunderbolt 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 (video and data, 15 W)DisplayPort MST output for another compatible display.
USB hub detail2 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)Four USB-A 3.0 downstream ports and two USB 3.0 upstream ports for KVM switching.
Audio out–3.5 mm audio line output
Picture by picturePicture by Picture and Picture in Picture, with separate colour settings and SDR/HDR per source–
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivotHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand9.84 kg7.42 kg
Height adjustment150 mm130 mm
Tilt-5° to 21°-4° to 21°
Swivel-30° to 30°-45° to 45°
Pivot-90° to 90°-90° to 90°
VESA pattern100 x 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Size with stand718.28 x 217.16 x 473.77–623.77 mm (W x D x H)611.4 × 200.3 × 410.3–540.3 mm (W × D × H)
Size without stand718.28 x 65.48 x 436.00 mm (W x D x H)–
Weight without stand6.43 kg4.56 kg
ControlsJoystick and programmable direct keys–
ColoursBlack–
Power and support
Power use33.7 W on mode, 0.4 W standby, 1.9 W networked standby, 0.3 W off, 460 W maximum45 W typical, 40 W ENERGY STAR, below 0.3 W active-off
Energy classG–
Power supply100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 5.3 A (typical)100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz
SoftwareDell Display and Peripheral Manager (Easy Arrange), Dell Color Management, Dell Color Management ConsoleDell Display Manager and Dell UltraSharp Color Calibration Solution
CertificationsTÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (4 star), TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light (Category 2)ENERGY STAR and TCO Certified; EPEAT Gold registration varies by country
Warranty3 years limited hardware with Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange, including burn-in (UK)Dell three-year Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Guarantee
In the boxStand, 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 clothStand, power cable, Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable, USB upstream cable and factory calibration report

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