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Apple Studio Display XDR vs Dell UltraSharp U3226Q

Product A: Apple

Studio Display XDR

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Product B: Dell

UltraSharp U3226Q

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98 of 164 fields differ

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  • 41 different values
  • 57 known for one only
  • 23 the same
  • 43 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. Peak brightness (HDR)A: 2,000nitsB: 1,000nitsApple is 1,000 nits higher.
  2. Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 600nitsB: 300nitsApple is 300 nits higher.
  3. Pixel densityA: 217.6ppiB: 139.9ppiApple is 77.7 ppi higher.
  4. Power use HDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 47.7WB: 33.7WDell is 14 W lower.
  5. Standby powerLower is betterA: 0.5WB: 0.4WDell is 0.1 W lower.

Refresh rate per resolution

The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 1200 Hz.

5120 × 2880Native for A
A120Hz
BNot listed
3840 × 2160Native for B
ANot listed
B120Hz

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side. Solid lines show the stand at its lowest. Dashed lines show it at its highest.

Weight

0 to 15 kg

Weight with stand
A8.5kg
B9.84kg
Weight without stand
A6.3kg
B6.43kg

All 172 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

AApple Studio Display XDR
BDell UltraSharp U3226Q

General

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Series
Studio Display3Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026
UltraSharp1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Cover: Dell UltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED Monitor U3226Q.
Model numbers
A3348, MFEL4LL/A, MFEN4LL/A, MFEP4LL/A, MFEQ4LL/A, MFEL4FD/A, MFEN4FD/A, MFEP4FD/A, MFEQ4FD/A, MFEL4B/A, MFEN4B/A, MFEP4B/A, MFEQ4B/A6Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-mac/studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026A3348 is the regulatory model identifier from the EU product information sheet. LL/A part numbers are from the US Apple Store, FD/A from the German store and B/A from the UK store. They cover standard or nano-texture glass with the tilt- and height-adjustable stand or the VESA mount adapter.
U3226Q, U3226Qb, 210-BVKD2Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-ultrasharp-32-4k-qd-oled-monitor-u3226q/apd/210-bvkd/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 14 October 2026U3226Q is the model on the manual cover. U3226Qb is the regulatory model in the manual. 210-BVKD is the Dell US part in the page address. Other Dell part numbers exist for other regions and are not stored.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
539732102514610Retailer pagealternate-b2b.de/Dell/UltraSharp-U3226Q-OLED-Monitor/html/product/100194384Read 14 October 2026Alternate (Germany) lists EAN 5397321025146 for manufacturer number DELL-U3226Q. This is the European item. The US part may carry another code.
Announced
3 March 20264Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-unveils-new-studio-display-and-all-new-studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Press release dated March 3, 2026.
6 January 20265Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-announce-the-ultrasharp-u3226q-a-32-4k-qd-oled-monitor-aimed-at-creative-professionalsRead 14 October 2026TFTCentral article dated 2026-01-06, announced ahead of CES 2026.
Status
Available4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-unveils-new-studio-display-and-all-new-studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026
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Predecessor
Apple Pro Display XDR4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-unveils-new-studio-display-and-all-new-studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Apple's press release says Studio Display XDR replaces Pro Display XDR.11Press article9to5mac.com/2026/03/03/apple-launches-new-generation-of-studio-displayRead 23 October 20269to5Mac says the Studio Display XDR is the successor to the Pro Display XDR.
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Successor
Not available
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Launch price (US)
$3,2994Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-unveils-new-studio-display-and-all-new-studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Starts at $3,299 with the tilt- and height-adjustable stand and standard glass. Education price is separate.
$2,599.995Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-announce-the-ultrasharp-u3226q-a-32-4k-qd-oled-monitor-aimed-at-creative-professionalsRead 14 October 2026Update of 2026-02-25: on Dell's website and available to order at $2,599.99 USD. US price without sales tax.
Launch price (EU)
€3,4995Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-stunning-studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Starts at 3,499 euro including VAT (Germany).
Not available
Markets
US, DE, GB6Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-mac/studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026US, German and UK Apple Store pages list the product for sale. Apple states pre-order in 35 countries and regions.
Not available
Colours
Silver3Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026The Apple Store image description names the silver colour.
Not available
Segment
Creator4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-unveils-new-studio-display-and-all-new-studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Apple presents it for pro workflows such as HDR video editing, design and print, and diagnostic radiology. It has no segment label.
Creator5Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-announce-the-ultrasharp-u3226q-a-32-4k-qd-oled-monitor-aimed-at-creative-professionalsRead 14 October 2026Article calls it a monitor aimed at creative professionals. Tom's Hardware reviews it as a professional display.

Display

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Screen size
27in(68.6 cm)1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026
31.5in(80 cm)1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: visible image diagonal 799.2 mm (31.5 inch).
Viewable screen diagonal
Not available
Not available
Native resolution
5120 × 2880px1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026
3840 × 2160px1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Aspect ratio
16:92Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 20267EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472489_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026
16:91Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Pixel density
217.6ppi
139.9ppi
Pixel pitch
Not available
0.1814mm1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: 0.1814 mm horizontal and vertical.
Active display area
Not available
Width696.58Height391.83mm(27.4 × 15.4 in)1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: 696.58 mm horizontal and 391.83 mm vertical.
Curved
Not available
No1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026No curvature is stated. TFTCentral calls the panel flat. The drawings show a flat panel.
Curvature radius
Not available
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Screen surface
Glossy8Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/apple/studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Review text describes the standard glossy coating. A nano-texture matte glass is a separate option.
Matte6Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/dell-ultrasharp-u3226q-4k-32-inch-qd-oled-monitor-reviewRead 14 October 2026Text: surfaces are near matte and the screen front is not shiny like most OLEDs. TFTCentral says Dell's own anti-glare coating replaces the usual semi-glossy QD-OLED coating. Dell calls it AGLR. Stored as matte as the nearest option.
Anti-reflection coating
Custom antireflective coating2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Custom antireflective coating on the standard cover glass. Reflectance 1.65 percent (typical, SCI).
AGLR1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: anti-reflective low-reflectivity coating (AGLR) with 3H hard coating.
Touchscreen
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Not available

Panel

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Panel type
IPS8Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/apple/studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Public featured results list panel type LCD, sub-type IPS. Tested configuration is standard glass with the tilt- and height-adjustable stand.
QD-OLED1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Panel type (as published)
IPS LCD with oxide TFT2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Spec table: 27-inch IPS LCD with oxide TFT technology.
QD-OLED1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Backlight
Mini-LED2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026
None (self-emissive)1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product features p8: QD-OLED display with an Oxide TFT active element. OLED is self-emissive.
Local dimming
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Mini-LED backlight with 2304 full array local dimming zones.
Not available
Dimming zones
2,3041Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026
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Panel maker
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Samsung Display5Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-announce-the-ultrasharp-u3226q-a-32-4k-qd-oled-monitor-aimed-at-creative-professionalsRead 14 October 2026Article names a 4th Gen Samsung Display QD-OLED panel with EL 3.0 material.
Panel part number
Not available
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Panel generation
Not available
4th gen5Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-announce-the-ultrasharp-u3226q-a-32-4k-qd-oled-monitor-aimed-at-creative-professionalsRead 14 October 2026Article: 4th Gen Samsung Display QD-OLED.
Subpixel layout
Not available
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Colour depth
10bits2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Apple states over 1 billion colors. Native or FRC is not published.9Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/apple-unveil-updated-studio-display-and-studio-display-xdr-modelsRead 10 October 2026TFTCentral states 10-bit colour depth and 1.07 billion colours. Apple states over 1 billion colours. Native or FRC is not published.
10bits1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 20261.07 billion colours is 10 bits per channel. Table 27 lists 10-bit video modes. Native panel depth comes from Tom's Hardware.
Colour depth method
Not available
Native6Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/dell-ultrasharp-u3226q-4k-32-inch-qd-oled-monitor-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: native color depth 10-bit.
Displayable colours
Over 1 billion2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Published as over 1 billion colors. The Apple spec page says 1 billion.
1.07 billion1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: 1.07 billion colours.
sRGB coverage
Not available
100%1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: sRGB 100% (CIE 1931) typical.
DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
99%1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: DCI-P3 99% (CIE 1976) typical. Display P3 is also 99% (CIE 1976).
Adobe RGB coverage
Not available
94%1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: Adobe RGB 94% (CIE 1931) typical.
Rec. 2020 coverage
81%2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Text: the wide gamut increases coverage of BT.2020 to 81 percent. The CIE basis is not stated. The press release says more than 80 percent.
80%1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: BT.2020 80% (CIE 1976) typical.
NTSC coverage
Not available
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Factory calibrated
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Every unit goes through a factory calibration on the assembly line. Each is individually calibrated with Apple CMF 2026.
Yes1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7 note: calibration accuracy figures are based on factory calibration results.
Claimed Delta E
Not available
11Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: SDR Delta E < 1 average for DCI-P3 D63, Display P3 D65, sRGB D65 and BT.709 D65. Adobe RGB is Delta E < 2 average. HDR is Delta E ITP < 3.5. Stored 1 with the less-than qualifier.
Paper calibration report in box
Not available
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Hardware calibration support
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Custom calibration methods save their calibration to the display itself. The Full Calibration method is marked as available in a future software update.
Yes5Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-announce-the-ultrasharp-u3226q-a-32-4k-qd-oled-monitor-aimed-at-creative-professionalsRead 14 October 2026Article: hardware calibration of the internal 3D LUT with the built-in colorimeter. Tom's Hardware also describes 3D LUT calibration.
Static contrast ratio
Not available
1,500,000:11Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: contrast ratio 1.5 million:1. OLED, no dynamic contrast stated.
Brightness (typical, SDR)
600nits2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Text: under typical conditions up to 600 nits of SDR brightness. In brighter lighting it can rise to 1000 nits. No window size is stated.
300nits1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: 300 cd/m2 typical.
Brightness (maker minimum)
Not available
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Peak brightness (HDR)
2,000nits1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Up to 2000 nits peak HDR brightness. Apple notes the peak applies below 25 C.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 20262000 nits peak HDR.
1,000nits1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: 1000 cd/m2 peak in HDR mode at 3% APL.
HDR peak test window
40%2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Peak of 2000 nits across 40 percent of the display, in temperatures below 25 C.
3%1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Dell states 3% APL, which is not a window size. Tom's Hardware quotes Dell's claim as a 1.5% window. The maker's 3% is stored.
Full-screen brightness
1,000nits1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Up to 1000 nits SDR. The white paper states 1000 nits sustained across the whole display below 25 C.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 20261000 nits SDR sustained across the entire display indefinitely in environments up to 25 C.
Not available
HDR formats
Not available
HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product features p8: HDR modes ST2084 (PQ) 1000 nits, DisplayHDR True Black 500, HLG 1000 nits and Dolby Vision (Bright and Dark). HDR10 is named by Tom's Hardware.6Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/dell-ultrasharp-u3226q-4k-32-inch-qd-oled-monitor-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision. No HDR10+.
HDR certification
Not available
DisplayHDR True Black 5001Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500.
Viewing angle (horizontal)
178°2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Apple states 89 degrees left, right, up and down. The stored value is the exact sum of both sides.
178°1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Viewing angle (vertical)
178°2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026
178°1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and port
AApple Studio Display XDR
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionThunderbolt 5
5120 × 2880Native120Hz
Source1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Apple lists 120Hz with Adaptive Sync at 5K. Macs with M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, M1 Ultra, M2 and M3 chips support up to 60Hz. Bit depth, chroma and DSC are not published.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Text: 120Hz refresh rate at full 5K Retina resolution. Adaptive range 47-120Hz.
BDell UltraSharp U3226Q
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1DisplayPort 1.4USB-C DP Alt Mode 1.4Thunderbolt 4
3840 × 2160Native120Hz10-bit120Hz10-bit, DSC120Hz10-bit, DSC120Hz10-bit, DSC
Source1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8 and the ports footnote: HDMI, DisplayPort and Thunderbolt 4 reach 3840 x 2160 at 120 Hz with 1.07 billion colours. Table 27: HDMI 2.1, DP 1.4, Thunderbolt 4 and USB-C (DP Alt Mode 1.4, high-resolution setting) all give 10-bit 3840 x 2160 at 120 Hz. Tables 17 and 19: DSC is used on DP, Thunderbolt and USB-C at 120 Hz. USB-C in the high data speed setting drops to 100 Hz. HDMI DSC use is not stated, so the HDMI row has no dsc value. Chroma is not stated.
Max refresh rate
120Hz
120Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
120Hz
120Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
Not available
120Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
Not available
120Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
120Hz
120Hz
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
Not available
120Hz
Native refresh rate
120Hz1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026
120Hz1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: vertical scan 48 Hz to 120 Hz and highest resolution 3840 x 2160 at 120 Hz.
Overclocked refresh rate
Not available
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Dual mode
Not available
No1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: no mode above 120 Hz at any resolution.
Minimum fixed refresh rate
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Adaptive sync technologies
Adaptive-Sync1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Apple names the feature Adaptive Sync. It does not name a VESA certification.
Adaptive-Sync, HDMI VRR1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product features p8 says VRR is supported. The ports list says HDMI 2.1 VRR. Tom's Hardware calls it Adaptive-Sync. No FreeSync or G-SYNC certification is named by Dell.6Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/dell-ultrasharp-u3226q-4k-32-inch-qd-oled-monitor-reviewRead 14 October 2026Text: Adaptive-Sync works without issues. The spec table also says FreeSync and G-Sync Compatible, but no certification is named by Dell, so only Adaptive-Sync and HDMI VRR are stored.
VRR range per port
AApple Studio Display XDR
InputMin (Hz)Max (Hz)
Thunderbolt47120
Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Adaptive Sync tracks content frame rates down to 47Hz, up to 120Hz. Apple says it is delivered over DisplayPort signalling, which here is carried over Thunderbolt.
BDell UltraSharp U3226Q
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Low framerate compensation
Not available
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Response time (maker GtG claim)
Not available
0.03ms1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: 0.03 ms grey to grey.
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
Not available
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Overdrive settings
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Motion blur reduction
Not available
No1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026The OSD chapter has no blur-reduction or strobing mode. Tom's Hardware says a ULMB feature would be welcome.
Blur-reduction technology
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Blur reduction works with VRR
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Flicker-free (claimed)
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Yes1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product features p9: Flicker-Free technology reduces visible flicker.
Black frame insertion
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No1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026No black frame insertion setting appears in the OSD chapter.

Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
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16.6ms7Measurementtomshardware.com/monitors/dell-ultrasharp-u3226q-4k-32-inch-qd-oled-monitor-review/2Read 14 October 2026Absolute input lag, full black to white transition, 16.6 ms, average of 25 mouse clicks with the Nvidia LDAT sensor. The review does not name the refresh rate or input used. The monitor maximum is 120 Hz at 3840 x 2160.
Input lag at 60 Hz
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Average response time (measured)
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Overshoot (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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SDR brightness (measured)
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290.1nits8Measurementtomshardware.com/monitors/dell-ultrasharp-u3226q-4k-32-inch-qd-oled-monitor-review/3Read 14 October 2026Maximum white luminance 290.1133 nits in Native mode at the highest brightness setting. SDR brightness is constant, so window and full-field results match.
HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
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VRR range (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Not available
0.919Measurementtomshardware.com/monitors/dell-ultrasharp-u3226q-4k-32-inch-qd-oled-monitor-review/4Read 14 October 2026Calman gamut error in the factory sRGB mode before any calibration: 0.91 dE. Other modes: DCI-P3 0.92, Display P3 0.90, BT.709 0.87, Native 1.59, Adobe RGB 1.39 and BT.2020 2.88. The Delta E formula is not named.
Gray uniformity (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Connectivity

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Video inputs
AApple Studio Display XDR
TypeVersionCountMax bandwidth (Gbps)
Thunderbolt51120
Source1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026One upstream Thunderbolt 5 port for the host. The downstream port is not a video input. Apple states up to 120Gb/s for the Thunderbolt 5 ports.
BDell UltraSharp U3226Q
TypeVersionCountDSCHDCP
HDMI2.12Yes1.4 and 2.2
DisplayPort1.41Yes1.4 and 2.2
Thunderbolt41YesNot available
Source1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026p7 and Table 7: 2 x HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 1.4 and 2.2), 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4 and 2.2), 1 x Thunderbolt 4 upload port with DisplayPort Alt Mode 1.4. The footnote says output at 3840 x 2160 at 120 Hz supports 1.07 billion colours, DSC and HDR. The Thunderbolt 4 daisy-chain port is a video output and is not counted. The USB-C 10 Gbps upload port is data only. No bandwidth figures are stated.
HDMI ports
0
2
DisplayPort ports
0
1
Highest HDMI version
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2.1
Highest DisplayPort version
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1.4
HDMI features
Not available
VRR1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026p7: VRR as specified in HDMI 2.1. ALLM, QMS and eARC are not stated.
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Text: Windows and Linux hosts use DisplayID and EDID through USB-C Alt Mode or Thunderbolt 5.
Yes1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Thunderbolt 4 upload port: DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode, 3840 x 2160 at 120 Hz.
USB-C power delivered
140W1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Apple states 140W host charging on the upstream Thunderbolt 5 port.
140W1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026p7 and p14: Thunderbolt 4 upload port delivers up to 140 W (EPR, 28 V/5 A). The downstream Thunderbolt 4 port gives 15 W and each quick-access USB-C port 27 W.
Thunderbolt
51Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026
41Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Thunderbolt 4.
USB upstream ports
AApple Studio Display XDR
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BDell UltraSharp U3226Q
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-CThunderbolt 41
USB-C10 Gbps1
Source1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026p7 and p26: one Thunderbolt 4 upload port and one USB-C 10 Gbps data-only upload port.
USB downstream hub ports
AApple Studio Display XDR
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-C10 Gbps2
Source1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Two USB-C ports at up to 10Gb/s. The downstream Thunderbolt 5 port is not counted.
BDell UltraSharp U3226Q
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A10 Gbps3
USB-C10 Gbps2
USB-CThunderbolt 41
Source1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026p26: 1 Thunderbolt 4 daisy-chain download port, 2 USB-C 10 Gbps quick-access ports and 3 USB-A 10 Gbps ports (2 rear, 1 quick access with BC1.2).
KVM switch
Not available
Yes1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product features p9: built-in KVM switch for up to 2 computers.
Daisy chain (MST)
Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 20264Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-unveils-new-studio-display-and-all-new-studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Second Thunderbolt 5 port for daisy-chaining displays.
Yes1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product features: Thunderbolt 4 daisy chain. Table 16 gives the supported resolutions.
Ethernet
No1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026
Yes1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026p7: RJ45 (2.5 GbE).
3.5 mm headphone output
No1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Apple lists the complete connections as two Thunderbolt 5 and two USB-C ports. No headphone jack, microphone jack, optical out or Ethernet port is listed. The RTINGS review also notes there is no HDMI input.
No1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026The ports list on p7 and the bottom-view table name no headphone jack. Tom's Hardware spec row says 3.5 mm output, but its text says there is no headphone jack.
3.5 mm microphone input
No1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026
No1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026The complete port list has no microphone input.
Optical out
No1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026
No1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026The complete port list has no optical output.
Picture in picture
Not available
Yes1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product features p9: PBP and PIP with separate colour and SDR/HDR settings per source.
Picture by picture
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Yes1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product features p9: PBP and PIP.

Smart features

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Smart platform
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Wi-Fi
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Bluetooth
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Remote control
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Audio and camera

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Speakers
Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026
No1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Bottom-view table: slots for an optional soundbar sold separately. No internal speakers are listed. Tom's Hardware says none.
Number of speakers
61Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Six-speaker system with force-cancelling woofers. The press release names four woofers and two tweeters.
Not available
Speaker power per channel
Not available
Not available
Webcam
Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026
Not available
Microphone
Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026
Not available

Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustment
105mm1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Total of 105 mm on the tilt- and height-adjustable stand. The April 2026 white paper text says 120 mm, which does not match the published 47.8 cm bottom and 58.3 cm top heights.
150mm1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: stand height adjustment 150 mm.
Tilt
Forward5°Backward25°1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Tilt -5 to +25 degrees.
Forward5°Backward21°1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: -5 to 21 degrees.
Swivel
Not available
Left30°Right30°1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: -30 to 30 degrees.
Pivot
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Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: -90 to 90 degrees. Do not use inverted by 180 degrees.
Removable stand
No3Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026The RTINGS review states the stand cannot be removed. A VESA mount adapter configuration replaces the stand at purchase.8Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/apple/studio-display-xdrRead 10 October 2026Review text: the stand does not offer swivel adjustment and cannot be removed.
Yes1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Rear view: stand release button. Product features: removable stand and 100 mm VESA holes.
VESA mount
100 x 1001Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Applies to the optional VESA mount adapter configuration only. The stand configuration has no VESA mount.
100 x 1001Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Rear view: VESA 100 mm x 100 mm behind the stand cover.
VESA adapter needed
Not available
Not available
Security lock slot
Not available
Yes1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Bottom view: security lock slot (Kensington compatible).
On-screen menu controls
Not available
Joystick, Touch keys, Software1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Rear view: joystick for the OSD. Front: three touch LED keys for preset functions. DDPM changes OSD settings from the PC.
Desktop software
Not available
Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM)1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026DDPM section, Dell Display and Peripheral Manager.
User firmware updates
Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Apple footnote: camera features and firmware updates require a connected Mac.
Yes1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026DDPM section: receive notifications and update firmware.
Ambient light sensor
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026Dual ambient light sensors, front and rear.7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472489_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet item 17 states automatic brightness control is present.
Not available
Presence sensor
No7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472489_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sheet item 19 states no room presence sensor.
Not available
RGB lighting
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Not available
Gaming menu features
Not available
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OLED care

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OLED care
Not available
Pixel Refresh, Dimming Static Screen, Dimming Static Area1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026OSD Display menu: Pixel Refresh (6 to 8 minutes, schedulable every 12 or 24 hours), Dimming Static Screen and Dimming Static Area.
Burn-in covered by warranty
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Burn-in warranty length
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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with stand
Width623Height (lowest)478Height (highest)583Depth214mm(24.5 × 18.8 to 23 × 8.4 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Tilt- and height-adjustable stand: 47.8 cm high at the bottom position, 58.3 cm at the top position, 62.3 cm wide, 21.4 cm deep.
Width718.28Height (lowest)473.77Height (highest)623.77Depth217.16mm(28.3 × 18.7 to 24.6 × 8.5 in)1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 14: height 623.77 mm extended and 473.77 mm compressed, width 718.28 mm, depth 217.16 mm.
Dimensions without stand
Width623Height362Depth33mm(24.5 × 14.3 × 1.3 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026VESA mount adapter configuration (no stand): 36.2 cm high, 62.3 cm wide, 3.3 cm deep. The adapter is part of this body.
Width718.28Height436Depth65.48mm(28.3 × 17.2 × 2.6 in)1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 14: height 436.00 mm, width 718.28 mm, depth 65.48 mm.
Stand footprint
Not available
Width287.34Depth217.16mm(11.3 × 8.5 in)1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 14 stand dimensions: width 287.34 mm and depth 217.16 mm. The same table also lists a base of 287.34 x 214.99 mm.
Weight with stand
8.5kg(18.7 lb)1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 202618.7 lb. Apple notes that weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
9.84kg(21.7 lb)1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 14: 9.84 kg with stand and cables.
Weight without stand
6.3kg(13.9 lb)1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026VESA mount adapter configuration, 13.9 lb. Apple does not say whether the cable is included.
6.43kg(14.2 lb)1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 14: 6.43 kg without stand, for wall or VESA mounting, without cables. Stand alone is 2.92 kg.
Box dimensions
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Box weight
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16.3kg(35.9 lb)1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 14: weight with packaging 16.30 kg.

Power

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Power supply
Internal7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472489_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026
Internal1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Internal supply, only a power cable is supplied.
Adapter rating
Not available
Not available
Input voltage
100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Line voltage 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz single phase.
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 13: 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz +-3 Hz, 5.3 A typical.
Power use (typical)
Not available
30.2W1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 13: Pon 30.2 W, on-mode power by ENERGY STAR 8.0. This is the default factory setting.
Power use (max)
Not available
460W1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 13: 460 W at maximum luminance with maximum load on all USB ports, so it includes USB and Thunderbolt charging.
Power use SDR (EU label)
32.7W7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472489_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026On-mode power at standard dynamic range, 32.7 W, model A3348.
33.7W3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2515827Read 14 October 2026Registry value, power on mode SDR: 33.7 W.
Power use HDR (EU label)
47.7W7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472489_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026On-mode power at high dynamic range, 47.7 W.
33.7W3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2515827Read 14 October 2026Registry value, power on mode HDR: 33.7 W.
Standby power
0.5W7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472489_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Standby 0.5 W. Off-mode is not applicable.
0.4W1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 13: 0.4 W standby (EU 2019/2021). EPREL says the same.
Off-mode power
Not available
0.3W1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 13: 0.3 W off mode. EPREL says the same.
EU energy class SDR
G7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472489_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026
G3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2515827Read 14 October 2026Registry value, energy class SDR: G.
EU energy class HDR
G7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472489_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026
G3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2515827Read 14 October 2026Registry value, energy class HDR: G.
Energy per 1000 h SDR
33kWh10EU energy label (EPREL)apple.com/de/shop/browse/overlay/mac/studio_display_xdr/eu_energy_labelRead 10 October 2026EU energy label image for A3348 shows SDR class G and 33 kWh/1000h.
34kWh4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2515827.svgRead 14 October 2026Published label text: 34 kWh/1000h for SDR.
Energy per 1000 h HDR
48kWh10EU energy label (EPREL)apple.com/de/shop/browse/overlay/mac/studio_display_xdr/eu_energy_labelRead 10 October 2026The label shows HDR class G and 48 kWh/1000h.
34kWh4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2515827.svgRead 14 October 2026Published label text: 34 kWh/1000h for HDR.

Certifications

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VESA ClearMR
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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TÜV certifications
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Eye Comfort 3.0 (4-star), Hardware Low Blue Light (Category II)1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product features pp8-9: TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 with a 4-star rating and TUV hardware low blue light Category II (35% or less).
Low blue light
Not available
Hardware1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product features p9: low blue light panel, meets TUV Rheinland hardware low blue light Category 2.
ENERGY STAR
Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026Apple lists ENERGY STAR certified.
Yes1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 13 note: the monitor is ENERGY STAR certified at factory defaults.
TCO Certified
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EPEAT
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Colour certifications
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Other certifications
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In the box

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In the box
Studio Display XDR, Thunderbolt 5 Pro cable (1 m)1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026
Monitor, Stand riser, Stand base, Monitor hood, HDMI 2.1 cable (1.80 m), DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.80 m), Active Thunderbolt 4 40 Gbps 240 W cable (2.00 m), USB-C to USB Type-A 10 Gbps cable (1.00 m), Power cable (varies by country or region), Microfiber cloth, QR card, Safety, Environmental and Regulatory Information1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 1 and p7. Dell lists the monitor hood as an included item.
Cables included
AApple Studio Display XDR
TypeCount
Thunderbolt 5 Pro cable (1 m)1
Source1Maker product pageapple.com/studio-display-xdr/specsRead 10 October 2026
BDell UltraSharp U3226Q
TypeCount
HDMI 2.1 cable (1.80 m)1
DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.80 m)1
Active Thunderbolt 4 40 Gbps 240 W cable (2.00 m)1
USB-C to USB Type-A 10 Gbps cable (1.00 m)1
Power cable1
Source1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 1 lists one each of these cables. Power cable varies by country or region.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/studio-display-xdr/pdf/Studio_Display_XDR_Technology_Overview_White_Paper.pdfRead 10 October 2026One-year limited warranty from Apple.7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2472489_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Minimum general warranty offered by the supplier, 1 year (EU sheet).
3years3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2515827Read 14 October 2026Registry value, minimum guaranteed guarantee: 3 years in the EU registry. Tom's Hardware also gives 3 years.
Dead pixel policy
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