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Dell S2725QS vs Dell UltraSharp U5226KW

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  • 41 known for one only
  • 31 the same
  • 45 missing for both

Biggest differences

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  1. Power use (max)Lower is betterA: 67.4WB: 430WS2725QS is 362.6 W lower.
  2. Power use SDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 24.6WB: 63.6WS2725QS is 39 W lower.
  3. Standby powerLower is betterA: 0.3WB: 0.5WS2725QS is 0.2 W lower.
  4. ContrastA: 1,500:1B: 2,000:1UltraSharp U5226KW is 1.3 times higher.
  5. Pixel densityA: 163.2ppiB: 129.2ppiS2725QS is 34 ppi higher.
  6. Response timeLower is betterA: 4msB: 5msS2725QS is 1 ms lower.
  7. Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 350nitsB: 400nitsUltraSharp U5226KW is 50 nits higher.

Refresh rate per resolution

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

6144 × 2560Native for B
ANot listed
B120Hz
3840 × 2160Native for A
A120Hz
BNot listed

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
A6.47kg
B18.23kg
Weight without stand
A4.56kg
B12.95kg
Box weight
A8.66kg
B34.85kg

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Every value links to where we found it.

ADell S2725QS
BDell UltraSharp U5226KW

General

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Series
Dell Plus1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/dell-27-plus-4k-monitor-s2725qs/s2725qs_monitor/-Read 8 October 2026
UltraSharp1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Cover and product name: Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor.
Model numbers
S2725QS, S2725QSb, T4CNF1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/dell-27-plus-4k-monitor-s2725qs/s2725qs_monitor/-Read 8 October 2026Exact current US maker reference identifies S2725QS and manufacturer part T4CNF. Original guide identifies regulatory model S2725QSb. An EU 210-BQWM order code and the separate USB-C-equipped S2725QC are not merged into this selected reference.
U5226KW1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Cover: U5226KW and U5226KW WOST. WOST is the same monitor without the stand (Table 17 footnote). Only U5226KW, the with-stand model, is stored because the stand-related fields are not variant fields.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
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Announced
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6 January 20264Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-announce-the-ultrasharp-u5226kw-a-massive-52-ultrawide-monitor-with-6k-resolutionRead 14 October 2026TFTCentral report of the Dell announcement, 2026-01-06 (CES 2026).
Status
Available1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/dell-27-plus-4k-monitor-s2725qs/s2725qs_monitor/-Read 8 October 2026Exact current US page offers Add to Cart.
Available4Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-announce-the-ultrasharp-u5226kw-a-massive-52-ultrawide-monitor-with-6k-resolutionRead 14 October 2026Announced as available from 2026-01-06. The review confirms current sale.5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Conclusion: available now at $2,899.99 from Dell in the US and GBP 2,571.60 in the UK.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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$2,899.994Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-announce-the-ultrasharp-u5226kw-a-massive-52-ultrawide-monitor-with-6k-resolutionRead 14 October 2026US $2,899.99 with stand and US $2,799.99 without stand, as quoted from Dell. The with-stand price is stored because the base record has the stand. Excludes tax.
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
US1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/dell-27-plus-4k-monitor-s2725qs/s2725qs_monitor/-Read 8 October 2026
US, GB, EU2EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2415042_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026EU: placed on the Union market.4Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-announce-the-ultrasharp-u5226kw-a-massive-52-ultrawide-monitor-with-6k-resolutionRead 14 October 2026Dell announced global availability. The US price comes from the same article.5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Review gives the US and UK Dell prices.
Colours
Ash White1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/dell-27-plus-4k-monitor-s2725qs/s2725qs_monitor/-Read 8 October 2026Exact US technical information expressly Product Color: Ash White. The maker image filename says gray, which is not treated as another marketed colour variant.
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Segment
Office6Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/dell/s2725qsRead 8 October 2026Public exact review identifies this 27-inch model as geared towards productivity, with gaming as an additional use.
Office4Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-announce-the-ultrasharp-u5226kw-a-massive-52-ultrawide-monitor-with-6k-resolutionRead 14 October 2026Dell positions it for financial traders, data scientists, engineers and executives as a replacement for multi-screen office setups. UltraSharp is Dell's professional line.

Display

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Screen size
27in(68.6 cm)1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/dell-27-plus-4k-monitor-s2725qs/s2725qs_monitor/-Read 8 October 2026
51.5in(130.8 cm)1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: viewable diagonal 1307.5 mm (51.5 in). Dell names the monitor "52", which is a class size.
Viewable screen diagonal
27in(68.6 cm)3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact pp. 7 and 13 directly publish 684.7 mm as 27.0 inches viewable diagonal. The inch value is copied rather than recomputed from rounded millimetres.
51.5in(130.8 cm)1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: viewable image diagonal 51.5 in.
Native resolution
3840 × 2160px3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026
6144 × 2560px1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product features and Table 9: 6144 x 2560, maximum preset 120 Hz.
Aspect ratio
16:93Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026
21:91Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: 21:9. The pixel ratio is 2.4:1 (24:10). TFTCentral says 24:10 is marketed as 21:9. The maker value is used.
Pixel density
163.2ppi
129.2ppi
Pixel pitch
0.1554mm3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact p. 13 horizontal and vertical pitch are both 0.1554 mm.
0.1964mm1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: 0.19644 mm horizontal and vertical.
Active display area
Width596.74Height335.66mm(23.5 × 13.2 in)3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact p. 13 published active image width 596.74 mm and height 335.66 mm, excluding the outer frame.
Width1,206.93Height502.89mm(47.5 × 19.8 in)1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: horizontal 1206.93 mm, vertical 502.89 mm.
Curved
No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/dell-27-plus-4k-monitor-s2725qs/s2725qs_monitor/-Read 8 October 2026Exact current US maker selection explicitly Flat Screen and technical information Display Screen Type: Flat Panel.
Yes5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Design and Features: subtle 4200R curvature.
Curvature radius
Not available
4,200mm5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Key Specs: subtle 4200R curvature.
Screen surface
Matte7Measurementwired.com/review/dell-27-plus-4k-monitor-s2725qsRead 8 October 2026Exact S2725QS reviewer explicitly describes a matte coating.
Matte1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: Anti-Glare Low Reflectance (AGLR) with 3H hard coating. TFTCentral calls it a matte anti-glare coating.5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026General and Office: light matte anti-glare coating.
Anti-reflection coating
Anti-glare hard coating (3H)3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Anti-Glare Low Reflectance (AGLR) with hard-coating 3H1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: Display screen coating.
Touchscreen
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Panel

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Panel type
IPS3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact p. 13 IPS, corroborated by the current US page and RTINGS own exact 27-inch unit. PRAD data lists VA and a headphone connector, contradicting these exact primary documents and independently reviewed hardware, so that database does not supply missing hardware facts.
IPS1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: In-Plane Switching (IPS) Black Technology.
Panel type (as published)
In-Plane Switching (IPS) Technology3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026
In-Plane Switching (IPS) Black Technology1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: Panel technology, as published.
Backlight
Edge-lit LED3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact p. 13 LED Edgelight System. This is the illumination layout, not evidence of local dimming.
Edge-lit LED1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: LED Edgelight System.
Local dimming
No6Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/dell/s2725qsRead 8 October 2026Public HDR-picture assessment expressly says this exact model lacks a local dimming feature. The review bought its own 27-inch S2725QS and reports firmware M3B101. Locked numeric tables are not accessed or transferred from QC/32-inch models.
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Dimming zones
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Panel maker
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Panel part number
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Panel generation
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Subpixel layout
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RGB stripe5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026General and Office: the panel has a standard RGB-stripe sub-pixel layout.
Colour depth
Not available
10bits5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Dell Specs summary: 8-bit + FRC colour depth. Dell quotes 1.07 billion colours.
Colour depth method
Not available
FRC5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Dell Specs summary: 8-bit + FRC colour depth.
Displayable colours
1.07 billion3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact p. 13 states 1.07 billion colours. Native panel bits, FRC implementation and port-specific maximum bit depths are not inferred from this rounded palette count.
1.07 billion1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: color depth 1.07 billion colors.
sRGB coverage
99%3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact p. 13 typical 99% sRGB, CIE 1931. Product features separately name 99% and eye-comfort narrative calls minimum 99%. The technical specification typical qualifier is retained.
100%1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: sRGB 100% (CIE 1931), typical.
DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
99%1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: DCI-P3 99% (CIE 1976), typical. Display P3 99% is a separate target and is not stored.
Adobe RGB coverage
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Rec. 2020 coverage
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NTSC coverage
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Factory calibrated
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Yes1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Color Calibration Report in the OSD (Others menu): data calibrated at the factory for sRGB, BT.709, DCI-P3 and Display P3. This is an electronic report. No paper report is listed in the box.
Claimed Delta E
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1.51Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: Delta E < 1.5 (average) for sRGB, BT.709, DCI-P3 and Display P3. Stored as 1.5 with the less-than qualifier here.
Paper calibration report in box
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Hardware calibration support
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Static contrast ratio
1,500:13Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact p. 13 typical 1500:1 native contrast. Separate reviewer measurements do not replace this maker claim.
2,000:11Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: 2000:1 typical.
Brightness (typical, SDR)
350nits3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact p. 13 350 cd/m² typical SDR rating. Peak HDR, minimum guaranteed and full-screen-window claims are not inferred.
400nits1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: 400 cd/m2 typical.
Brightness (maker minimum)
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Peak brightness (HDR)
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HDR peak test window
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Full-screen brightness
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HDR formats
HDR108Spec databasedisplayninja.com/ips-monitor-listRead 8 October 2026Current maintained exact S2725QS row explicitly identifies HDR10. It is not a VESA DisplayHDR certification claim. Exact maker documents independently describe Smart HDR/HDMI HDR processing and p. 41 expressly says S2725QS does not support HLG. No other HDR format or implementation is inherited from S2725QC or S3225QS.
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HDR certification
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None5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Colour modes and conclusion: the screen does not support HDR at all, an HDR10 input signal cannot be enabled. EPREL gives HDR as n.a.
Viewing angle (horizontal)
178°3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact p. 13 typical horizontal 178°.
178°1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: 178 degrees typical.
Viewing angle (vertical)
178°3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact p. 13 typical vertical 178°.
178°1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: 178 degrees typical.

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and port
ADell S2725QS
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1DisplayPort 1.4
3840 × 2160Native120Hz120Hz
Source3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact p. 13 physical-port specification explicitly supports up to native UHD 3840x2160 at 120 Hz through each HDMI 2.1 and DP 1.4 input. The same maximum is corroborated by the current US page and archived specification printout. Lower-resolution preset entries are not treated as proven maxima. Bit depth, chroma, DSC and raw link bandwidth are not separately specified for these maximum rows.
BDell UltraSharp U5226KW
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1DisplayPort 1.4USB-C DP Alt Mode 1.4Thunderbolt 4
6144 × 2560Native120Hz120Hz10-bit, DSC120Hz10-bit, DSC120Hz10-bit, DSC
Source1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8 and pp.7, 15: HDMI up to 6144 x 2560 120 Hz FRL, and the footnote excludes HDMI DSC. DisplayPort (Table 12), USB-C Alt Mode high-resolution 4-lane (Table 13) and Thunderbolt 4 (Table 15): 6K 120 Hz at 30-bit with DSC 1/3. 6K 120 Hz at 24-bit also works with DSC 1/2.4. Chroma is not stated. USB-C Alt Mode high-resolution mode leaves USB 2.0 data. 6144 x 2560 at 120 Hz depends on the host graphics. Lower-resolution preset timings are not stored.
Max refresh rate
120Hz
120Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
120Hz
120Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
120Hz
120Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
120Hz
120Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
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120Hz
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
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120Hz
Native refresh rate
120Hz1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/dell-27-plus-4k-monitor-s2725qs/s2725qs_monitor/-Read 8 October 2026Exact maker Standard Refresh Rate 120 Hz and original guide normal 120 Hz capability. Factory default regulatory testing at 60 Hz is a separate setting, not the maximum normal panel rate.
120Hz1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 9: maximum preset 6144 x 2560 at 120 Hz, default 60 Hz.
Overclocked refresh rate
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Dual mode
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Minimum fixed refresh rate
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Adaptive sync technologies
FreeSync Premium, HDMI VRR3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact p. 7 names AMD FreeSync Premium. Exact p. 13 HDMI ports expressly support VRR under HDMI 2.1. Neither a generic scan range nor working NVIDIA compatibility is treated as a named NVIDIA/VESA certification.
HDMI VRR, Adaptive-Sync1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product features: VRR function. HDMI ports support VRR as specified in HDMI 2.1 (Table 8). No FreeSync or G-SYNC certification is stated. TFTCentral says adaptive sync is supported with no NVIDIA, AMD or VESA certification.5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Gaming: adaptive sync is available with no NVIDIA, AMD or VESA certification.
VRR range per port
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Low framerate compensation
Yes9Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/graphics/technologies/freesync.htmlRead 8 October 2026AMD explicitly makes low-framerate compensation mandatory for every FreeSync Premium-certified display. Exact model guide names FreeSync Premium. This establishes the published feature chain, not a tested input-specific VRR range. The guide generic 48–120 Hz vertical scan range is not stored as VRR or minimum fixed refresh.
Yes5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Gaming: adaptive sync with a 48 to 120 Hz VRR range and LFC used below that.
Response time (maker GtG claim)
4ms3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact pp. 7 and 13 minimum advertised 4 ms grey-to-grey in Extreme overdrive. Normal is 8 ms and Fast 5 ms. Maker cautions Extreme may produce visible artefacts. This is not a measured transition mean or MPRT result.
5ms1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: Fast mode 5 ms GtG. Normal mode is 8 ms.
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
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Overdrive settings
Normal, Fast, Extreme3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact p. 13 and OSD response-time control identify Normal, Fast and Extreme.
Normal, Fast1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Display menu: Response Time, Normal or Fast.
Motion blur reduction
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No5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Gaming extras: no blur reduction modes.
Blur-reduction technology
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Blur reduction works with VRR
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Flicker-free (claimed)
Yes3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Yes1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product features: flicker-free screen.
Black frame insertion
Not available
No5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Console support table: Black Frame Insertion support, No.

Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
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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)
1,270:17Measurementwired.com/review/dell-27-plus-4k-monitor-s2725qsRead 8 October 2026Exact reviewed S2725QS article explicitly reports contrast 1270:1 according to its own measurements. Picture preset, signal mode, firmware, refresh rate, connection, brightness setting, window, meter and measurement method are not stated. This remains a reviewer measurement separate from the maker typical 1500:1 claim. Its 355-nit figure is not tagged as a proven SDR signal result, and its average colour error 1.16 is not explicitly before calibration, so those fields remain unavailable.
1,926:16Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Brightness and Contrast: 1926:1 average across the OSD brightness range, Standard preset, ambient light sensor disabled. Default settings gave 1837:1. UPRtek MK550T and X-rite i1 Pro 2 used.
SDR brightness (measured)
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367nits6Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Brightness and Contrast: maximum 367 nits at the top OSD setting, Standard preset, ambient light sensor disabled. Minimum 32 nits.
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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Min48Max120Hz6Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Gaming: 48 to 120 Hz VRR range, with LFC below. The reviewer does not name the input.
Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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1.26Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026sRGB mode: 1.2 average Delta E 2000 against sRGB, factory preset, before any user calibration. The Standard preset against DCI-P3 gave 2.2 average.
Gray uniformity (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Connectivity

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Video inputs
ADell S2725QS
TypeVersionCountHDCP
HDMI2.121.4/2.3
DisplayPort1.411.4/2.3
Source3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact p. 13 two HDMI 2.1 FRL/HDR/VRR-capable inputs and one DP 1.4 input, all HDCP 1.4/2.3. Actual raw FRL lane bandwidth and DSC remain unknown. No bandwidth or extra HDMI features are inferred solely from the version.
BDell UltraSharp U5226KW
TypeVersionCountDSCHDCP
HDMI2.12No2.2
DisplayPort1.42YesNot available
Thunderbolt41YesNot available
Source1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Tables 7 and 8: 2 HDMI 2.1, 2 DisplayPort 1.4 and 1 Thunderbolt 4 (DP 1.4 with DSC). HDMI DSC is excluded by the Table 8 footnote.7Reviewstoragereview.com/review/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kw-review-a-massive-52-inch-6k-display-for-your-entire-workflowRead 14 October 2026Review spec table: 2 HDMI 2.1 ports with HDCP 2.2, up to 6144 x 2560 at 120 Hz. HDCP for the other inputs is not stated.
HDMI ports
2
2
DisplayPort ports
1
2
Highest HDMI version
2.1
2.1
Highest DisplayPort version
1.4
1.4
HDMI features
VRR3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact p. 13 expressly HDMI 2.1 VRR. ALLM, eARC and CEC are not inferred from the HDMI version or pin names.
VRR, CEC1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: VRR on HDMI. The footnote says ARC, eARC, QMS, QFT, ALLM and DSC are not supported. CEC comes from TFTCentral.5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Console support table: HDMI-CEC auto switch Yes, VRR Yes, ALLM No.
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
No3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact p. 12 complete bottom connector inventory has two HDMI inputs, one DP input and AC power, with no USB-C socket.
Yes1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: Thunderbolt 4 upstream has an alternate mode with DisplayPort 1.4.
USB-C power delivered
Not available
140W1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: PD up to 140 W (28 V 5 A) needs a host with USB PD EPR. Other hosts get 90 W (20 V 4.5 A).
Thunderbolt
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41Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: Thunderbolt 4 upstream.
USB upstream ports
ADell S2725QS
Not available
BDell UltraSharp U5226KW
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-C3.2 Gen 24
Source1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 20261 Thunderbolt 4 upstream (USB 3.2 Gen 2) and 3 USB-C data-only upstream ports (USB-C 10 Gbps, USB Gen2), 4 in total. The Gen 2 name for the three data-only ports is taken as USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps).
USB downstream hub ports
ADell S2725QS
Not available
BDell UltraSharp U5226KW
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A3.2 Gen 25
USB-C3.2 Gen 22
Source1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 20264 rear USB-A and 1 quick-access USB-A (10 Gbps, USB 3.2 Gen2), and 2 quick-access USB-C (10 Gbps, USB 3.2 Gen2, 27 W).
KVM switch
Not available
Yes1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product features: switch the USB KVM function in PBP mode. USB menu has a KVM setup guide.
Daisy chain (MST)
Not available
No5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Features table: daisy chaining support, No.
Ethernet
No3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact p. 12 complete connector inventory has no Ethernet socket.
Yes1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: RJ45 connector, 2.5 GbE.
3.5 mm headphone output
No3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact p. 12 complete connector inventory has no analogue headphone/audio output. WIRED own exact review explicitly confirms no headphone jack.
No1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Bottom view inventory (Table 7) has no audio jack. TFTCentral also says there is no headphone connection.5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Connectivity: the only thing missing is a headphone connection.
3.5 mm microphone input
No3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact p. 12 complete connector inventory has no microphone input or shared headset socket.
No1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Complete connector inventory (Tables 4 to 7) has no microphone input.5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Features table: mic input, No.
Optical out
No3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact p. 12 complete connector inventory has no optical audio output.
No1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Complete connector inventory (Tables 4 to 7) has no optical output.
Picture in picture
Not available
Yes1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product features: PBP and PIP Select mode.
Picture by picture
Not available
Yes1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product features: PBP, and PBP with Screen Partition.

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
Not available
No1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 1 package contents lists no remote control.

Audio and camera

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Speakers
Yes3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Yes1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: built-in speakers 2 x 9W.
Number of speakers
23Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact pp. 7 and 13 explicitly two integrated speakers.
21Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: 2 x 9W.
Speaker power per channel
5W3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact pp. 7 and 13 explicitly 2x5 W, establishing 5 W per speaker rather than 5 W combined.
9W1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: 2 x 9W, 9 W each.
Webcam
No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/dell-27-plus-4k-monitor-s2725qs/s2725qs_monitor/-Read 8 October 2026Exact selected US configuration and Built-in Devices section expressly no webcam.
No5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Features table: integrated webcam, No.
Microphone
Not available
Not available

Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustment
130mm3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact p. 13 supplied-stand vertical travel up to 130 mm, distinct from overall height.
90mm1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: height adjustable stand 90.00 mm.
Tilt
Forward5°Backward21°3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Forward5°Backward10°1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: tilt -5 to 10 degrees.
Swivel
Left30°Right30°3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Left20°Right20°1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: swivel -20 to 20 degrees.
Pivot
Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact p. 13 ±90° on the supplied stand. Exact p. 53 instructs vertical extension and upward tilt before rotation to avoid hitting the bottom edge. WIRED reports not reaching portrait orientation in its setup, but does not state a measured pivot limit or disprove that documented procedure. Its limitation report is not substituted for the maker mechanical range.
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Removable stand
Yes3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Yes1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product features: removable pedestal stand. Stand release button on the back (Table 6).5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Design and Features: the stand has a quick release mechanism and can be removed for VESA mounting.
VESA mount
100 x 1003Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026
200 x 2001Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 6: VESA holes 200 x 200, 200 x 100 and 100 x 100 mm behind the VESA cover. The field takes one value, so the largest pattern is stored.
VESA adapter needed
No3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact pp. 31–32 complete wall-mount procedure removes the stand/cover and attaches the wall-kit bracket directly to the monitor using M4x10 mm screws. No separately required intermediate adapter is specified.
Not available
Security lock slot
Yes3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Yes1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8 and Table 7: security lock slot, cable lock sold separately.
On-screen menu controls
Joystick, Software3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact operating chapter uses the joystick. Exact p. 45 DDC/CI control expressly permits adjusting monitor settings from computer software. DDPM p. 14 explicitly includes software OSD adjustment, beyond desktop window arrangement.
Joystick, Software1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 6: joystick controls the OSD. DDPM adjusts OSD settings from software (p.16). The power button is not an OSD control.5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026OSD menu: joystick toggle controller, and a software application.
Desktop software
Dell Display and Peripheral Manager3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact p. 14 and US page identify DDPM compatibility. Generic DDPM firmware/KVM/webcam functions are explicitly limited to selected models, so no fitted hardware or update capability is inferred from that general software list.
Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM)1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM) section, Windows and macOS.
User firmware updates
Not available
Yes1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026DDPM section item 7: receive notifications and update the firmware.5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026OSD menu: user updatable firmware. Tested on firmware M2T103.
Ambient light sensor
Not available
Yes1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 5: ambient light sensor on top. Auto Brightness and Auto Color Temp.
Presence sensor
Not available
No2EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2415042_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Row 19: room presence sensor available: No.5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Features table: motion sensor, No. EPREL row 19 says no room presence sensor.
RGB lighting
Not available
Not available
Gaming menu features
Game, Game HDR, Dark Stabilizer3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact colour preset menu includes Game, Smart HDR menu includes Game HDR, and p. 40 Dark Stabilizer adjusts shadow visibility from 0 to 3. Dark Stabilizer is unavailable when Smart HDR is active and HDR content is displayed. These are published picture/game controls, not evidence of a crosshair, timer or frame counter.
Not available

OLED care

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OLED care
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Not available
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
Width611.54Height (lowest)388.63Height (highest)518.63Depth200.4mm(24.1 × 15.3 to 20.4 × 7.9 in)3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact p. 17 explicitly labels compressed height 388.63 mm and extended height 518.63 mm, with width 611.54 mm and total depth 200.40 mm. Upright orientation with the supplied stand.
Width1,223.32Height (lowest)576.79Height (highest)666.79Depth255mm(48.2 × 22.7 to 26.3 × 10 in)1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 17: height extended 666.79 mm, compressed 576.79 mm, width 1223.32 mm, depth 255.00 mm.
Dimensions without stand
Width611.54Height355.98Depth60mm(24.1 × 14 × 2.4 in)3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact p. 17 body dimensions after stand removal: 611.54x355.98x60 mm, in upright width/height/depth order.
Width1,223.32Height529.05Depth111.94mm(48.2 × 20.8 × 4.4 in)1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 17: height 529.05 mm, width 1223.32 mm, depth 111.94 mm.
Stand footprint
Width248Depth181.93mm(9.8 × 7.2 in)3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact p. 17 separately identifies Base 248x181.93 mm. This is the base footprint, not the overall stand depth 200.40 mm including other stand structure.
Width363Depth255mm(14.3 × 10 in)1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 17: base 363.00 x 255.00 mm.
Weight with stand
6.47kg(14.3 lb)3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact p. 17 weight with stand assembly and cables 6.47 kg.
18.23kg(40.2 lb)1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 17: 18.23 kg with stand assembly and cables.
Weight without stand
4.56kg(10.1 lb)3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact p. 17 body without stand and with no cables 4.56 kg.
12.95kg(28.5 lb)1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 17: 12.95 kg without stand assembly and without cables, for wall or VESA mount.
Box dimensions
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Box weight
8.66kg(19.1 lb)3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact p. 17 weight with packaging 8.66 kg. Shipping-box dimensions are not stated.
34.85kg(76.8 lb)1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 17: 34.85 kg with packaging.

Power

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Power supply
Internal3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact p. 12 direct AC connector and p. 16 AC input, independently confirmed by the supplier fiche internal supply.
Internal1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026The monitor has a power connector and no external adapter. EPREL says internal.2EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2415042_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Row 24: Internal.
Adapter rating
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Input voltage
100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 1.8 A3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact p. 16 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz and typical 1.8 A input-current specification. This is mains input, not charger output or wattage.
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 16: 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz +/- 3 Hz, 5.5 A maximum.
Power use (typical)
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Power use (max)
67.4W3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact p. 16 67.4 W maximum at maximum brightness and contrast, corroborated by current US maker page. The old guide regulated 24.6 W on-mode and current web operating 25.2 W are not relabelled as universal typical draw.
430W1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 16: 430 W maximum, at maximum brightness and contrast with maximum power loading on all USB ports.
Power use SDR (EU label)
24.6W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2186111_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact regulated SDR on-mode demand 24.6 W, agreeing with original guide EU-defined on-mode value. Current US web operating-power row 25.2 W does not specify matching test conditions and is not substituted.
63.6W1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 16: 63.6 W on mode as defined in EU 2019/2013.2EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2415042_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Row 4: on mode power in SDR 63.6 W. HDR is n.a., so no HDR class or power is stored.
Power use HDR (EU label)
36.7W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2186111_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact regulated HDR on-mode demand 36.7 W.
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Standby power
0.3W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2186111_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact supplier fiche and original guide standby 0.3 W. Current US page 0.4 W differs without a matched test scope. The stored value is explicitly the regulated fiche result.
0.5W1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 16: 0.5 W standby as defined in EU 2019/2021.2EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2415042_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Row 8: 0.5 W.
Off-mode power
0.3W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2186111_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact regulated off-mode demand 0.3 W, also consistent with the current US page.
0.3W1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 16: 0.3 W off mode.2EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2415042_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Row 7: 0.3 W.
EU energy class SDR
F4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2186111_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026
G2EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2415042_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Row 3: class G.
EU energy class HDR
G4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2186111_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026
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Energy per 1000 h SDR
25kWh5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2186111.svgRead 8 October 2026Exact official label visibly names S2725QS and directly prints 25 kWh/1000h. This is not a conversion from 24.6 W.
64kWh3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2415042.pdfRead 14 October 2026Printed label: 64 kWh/1000h.
Energy per 1000 h HDR
37kWh5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2186111.svgRead 8 October 2026Exact label directly prints 37 kWh/1000h for HDR, separately from unrounded regulated 36.7 W.
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Certifications

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VESA ClearMR
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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TÜV certifications
Eye Comfort 3.0 (4-star), Hardware Low Blue Light (Category 2)3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact p. 7 expressly TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 four-star certification and hardware low-blue-light Category 2. The generic star-requirements table does not establish absence of every ambient/presence sensor and is not used for those booleans.
Eye Comfort 3.0 (5-star), Hardware Low Blue Light (Category I)1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product features: TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 with a 5-star rating. Blue light ratio 20% or less is Category I (Table 2). TFTCentral quotes Dell on TUV category one hardware low blue light.
Low blue light
Hardware3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact p. 7 panel-level ComfortView Plus hardware low-blue-light solution, enabled by default.
Hardware1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product features: ComfortView Plus reduces blue light to 20% or less. It is a panel feature enabled by default. TFTCentral says it is a hardware approach with no menu modes.
ENERGY STAR
Yes3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact pp. 16 and 18 expressly ENERGY STAR-certified in factory-default settings, version 8.0. Modified settings can differ from the certified power limit.
Yes1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Electrical specifications note: ENERGY STAR certified at factory default settings.
TCO Certified
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TCO Certified and TCO Certified Edge1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 18 compliant standards: TCO Certified and TCO Certified Edge. The generation is not stated.
EPEAT
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Colour certifications
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Other certifications
RoHS, ErP Lot 51Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/dell-27-plus-4k-monitor-s2725qs/s2725qs_monitor/-Read 8 October 2026Exact current US maker technical information explicitly lists RoHS and ErP Lot 5 compliance. Original model guide independently states RoHS compliance. These are published compliance names rather than invented independent awards.3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original guide p. 18 expressly states RoHS compliance. ErP Lot 5 compliance is supplied by the separately mapped current US maker specification page.
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In the box

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In the box
Monitor, Stand riser, Stand base, VESA cover, Side I/O cover, Power cable, HDMI 2.1 FRL cable, 1.8 m, QR card, Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact pp. 6–7 package inventory and setup chapter identify the supplied stand parts and covers. Power cord varies by country. The selected US page independently supplies one HDMI 1.8 m cable and power cable. No QC USB-C bundle or newer QC cable revision is inherited.
Monitor, Stand riser (U5226KW only), Stand base (U5226KW only), HDMI cable (1.80 m), DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.80 m), Thunderbolt 4 40Gbps cable (2.0 m), USB-C to USB Type-A 10Gbps cable (1.0 m), Power cable (varies by country or region), QR Card, Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 1 package contents. Stand riser and base are for U5226KW only. The WOST model ships without the stand.
Cables included
ADell S2725QS
TypeCount
HDMI 2.1 FRL1
AC power1
Source3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/8/f/e/7/88f590f7dcdefc25a7ed1376d1fbb4a37b07.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact selected US maker list and guide supply one HDMI 2.1 FRL cable, 1.8 m, and one power cable. Exact p. 17 expressly DisplayPort cable not included.
BDell UltraSharp U5226KW
Type
HDMI cable (1.80 m)
DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.80 m)
Thunderbolt 4 40Gbps cable (2.0 m)
USB-C to USB Type-A 10Gbps cable (1.0 m)
Power cable (varies by country or region)
Source1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 1: HDMI 1.80 m, DisplayPort 1.4 1.80 m, Thunderbolt 4 40Gbps 2.0 m, USB-C to USB-A 10Gbps 1.0 m, power cable. Counts are not stated.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/dell-27-plus-4k-monitor-s2725qs/s2725qs_monitor/-Read 8 October 2026Exact selected US maker table explicitly Limited Warranty: 1 Year. This scalar is the selected US manufacturer limited hardware warranty. The same page separately lists 3-Year Advanced Exchange Service Warranty and Premium Panel Exchange Warranty under Additional Warranty Information. That additional service/exchange coverage is not collapsed into the limited-hardware scalar. The European supplier fiche separately gives a three-year general guarantee, which is not claimed to apply to the selected US reference.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)shop.datacom.bg/images/products/originals/Dell/add/S2725QS.pdfRead 8 October 2026Archived exact Dell USA specification printout p. 5 explicitly Limited Warranty: 1 Year and one-year limited hardware/Advanced Exchange wording. This corroborates the selected US limited hardware scope, while the current page separately updates additional exchange/service information to three years.
3years2EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2415042_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Row 23: minimum duration of the general guarantee offered by the supplier, 3 years (EU).
Dead pixel policy
Premium Panel Exchange: zero bright pixels/subpixels allowed, up to 5 dark subpixels and up to 5 combined defects allowed during applicable warranty coverage.1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/dell-27-plus-4k-monitor-s2725qs/s2725qs_monitor/-Read 8 October 2026Exact selected US maker Additional Warranty Information explicitly names Premium Panel Exchange. The separately mapped official pixel-policy document defines that programme and its S-series 2020-or-newer eligibility. Coverage duration remains subject to the separate hardware/service terms, not an invented universal three-year hardware warranty.11Maker product pagedell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000126004/dell-display-pixel-guidelinesRead 8 October 2026Current official Premium Panel Exchange table expressly covers S-series 2020-or-newer monitors, with zero bright pixels/subpixels, up to five dark subpixels and up to five combined defects allowed. Exact S2725QS maker page separately names Premium Panel Exchange. The policy says coverage lasts for the applicable standard or extended warranty period. Only stuck pixels/subpixels visible at normal viewing distance count. Partial-subpixel manufacturing anomalies are not classified as defects. This programme is not a zero-dark-pixel guarantee.
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