Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub (U5226KW) vs Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC

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UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub (U5226KW) compared with Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC
DellUltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub (U5226KW)SamsungOdyssey OLED G9 G95SC
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2026June 2023
Display
Screen size51.5″49″
Resolution6144 × 2560 (better)5120 × 1440 (DQHD)
Sharpness129 pixels per inch (better)109 pixels per inch
PanelIPS (IPS Black)QD-OLED
Refresh rate120 Hz240 Hz (better)
Response time (grey to grey)5 ms0.03 ms (better)
Brightness (typical)400 nits (better)250 nits
HDR certification–DisplayHDR True Black 400
HDR formats–HDR10+ Gaming
Contrast ratio2,000:11,000,000:1
Colour range99% DCI-P3, 99% Display P3, 100% BT.70999% DCI-P3 (CIE 1976)
DCI-P3 coverage99%99%
Colour accuracy (Delta E)Below 1.5–
Screen finishMatte–
ShapeCurved (4200R)Curved (1800R)
Adaptive syncHDMI VRRFreeSync Premium Pro, G-Sync Compatible, VESA AdaptiveSync
Subpixel layout–Second-generation triangular RGB QD-OLED layout; some text fringing remains (TechSpot)
Colour depth1.07 billion colours (8-bit + FRC)Up to 1 billion colours
sRGB coverage100% (CIE 1931)–
Colour accuracyDelta E < 1.5 (average) (sRGB, BT.709, DCI-P3, Display P3)–
Colour modesStandard, Movie, Game, Color Temp. (5,000K to 10,000K), Color Space (sRGB, BT.709, DCI-P3, Display P3), Custom ColorStandard, Dynamic, Movie, Graphic, Entertain and Eco
HDR detail–DisplayHDR True Black 400 and HDR10+ Gaming
Response time detail5 ms GTG (Fast mode), 8 ms GTG (Normal mode)–
Viewing angles178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)178° horizontal and vertical
Pixel pitch0.19644 mm x 0.19644 mm–
Eye careComfortView Plus (blue light ≤20%), TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 5-star, flicker-free, ambient light sensor with Auto Brightness and Auto Color Temp.Eye Saver Mode and Flicker Free
Calibration–Factory tuning with calibration report
Connections
Video inputs2 × HDMI 2.1, 2 × DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 42 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4
USB-C chargingUp to 140 W (better)None
USB ports2 × USB-C, 5 × USB-A2 × USB-C
KVM switchYes–
EthernetYes–
SpeakersYesYes
HDMI detail2 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 ALLMOne full-size HDMI 2.1 and one Micro HDMI 2.1 input
DisplayPort detail2 x DisplayPort 1.4 in (HDCP 2.2), up to 6144 x 2560 at 120 Hz with DSC1 x DisplayPort 1.4
USB-C detailThunderbolt 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 chargingThree USB-C ports for the USB hub only; no display connection or laptop power delivery (TechSpot)
USB hub detail4 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 chargingUSB 3.0; one USB-C upstream and two USB-C downstream ports, including one for software updates; Samsung's product table counts all three connectors as USB Hub
Picture by picturePicture by Picture with Screen Partition (internal MST) and Picture in Picture; USB KVM for up to four PCs, Auto KVMMulti View supports up to two videos
Speaker detail2 x 9 W2 x 5 W stereo speakers with Adaptive Sound Pro
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel (better)Height, tilt
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand18.23 kg12.9 kg
Height adjustment90 mm120 mm
Tilt-5° to 10°-2° to +15°
Swivel-20° to 20°–
PivotNo pivot; slant -2° to 2°–
VESA pattern100 x 100 mm, 200 x 100 mm, 200 x 200 mm100 x 100 mm
Size with stand1223.32 x 255 x 576.79–666.79 mm (W x D x H)1194.7 x 236.9 x 529.3 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand1223.32 x 111.94 x 529.05 mm (W x D x H)1194.7 x 180.8 x 365 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand12.95 kg9.2 kg
ControlsJoystick; power and OSD button lock–
ColoursPlatinum SilverSilver; CoreSync and Core Lighting+
Power and support
Power use63.6 W on mode, 0.5 W standby, 2.0 W networked standby, 0.3 W off, 430 W maximum75 W typical; 220 W maximum; 0.5 W standby
Energy classGG
Power supply100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 5.5 A (maximum)External adapter; AC 100–240V, 50/60Hz
SoftwareDell Display and Peripheral Manager (Easy Arrange, KVM), Dell Color Management, Dell Device Management ConsoleTizen, Gaming Hub and smart TV apps; Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.2; SmartThings Hub and Wireless DeX
CertificationsENERGY 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 with Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange (UK)–
In the boxStand (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)HDMI to Micro HDMI cable, DisplayPort cable, remote control and 1.5 m power cable

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