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Dell UltraSharp U3225QE vs Dell UltraSharp U5226KW

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UltraSharp U3225QE

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  • 48 the same
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Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. Power use SDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 30.5WB: 63.6WUltraSharp U3225QE is 33.1 W lower.
  2. ContrastA: 3,000:1B: 2,000:1UltraSharp U3225QE is 1.5 times higher.
  3. Power use (max)Lower is betterA: 335WB: 430WUltraSharp U3225QE is 95 W lower.
  4. Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 450nitsB: 400nitsUltraSharp U3225QE 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
A9.34kg
B18.23kg
Weight without stand
A6.52kg
B12.95kg
Box weight
A13.39kg
B34.85kg

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ADell UltraSharp U3225QE
BDell UltraSharp U5226KW

General

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Series
UltraSharp1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/Monitors/apd/Dell-UltraSharp-32-4K-Thunderbolt-Hub-Monitor---U3225QE/u3225qe_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026General Information / Product Line.
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
U3225QE1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/Monitors/apd/Dell-UltraSharp-32-4K-Thunderbolt-Hub-Monitor---U3225QE/u3225qe_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026General Information / Product Model. No regional ordering-code variants.
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
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Announced
6 January 20254Press releasedell.com/en-us/blog/experience-the-future-of-displaysRead 5 October 2026Dated maker CES 2025 launch, explicitly names U2725QE and U3225QE.
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-UltraSharp-32-4K-Thunderbolt-Hub-Monitor---U3225QE/u3225qe_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026Exact model current U.S. listing has 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)
$949.994Press releasedell.com/en-us/blog/experience-the-future-of-displaysRead 5 October 2026Pricing and Availability exact U3225QE U.S. launch price, excluding tax. Not current store price.
$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
US, JP1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/Monitors/apd/Dell-UltraSharp-32-4K-Thunderbolt-Hub-Monitor---U3225QE/u3225qe_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026Current U.S. maker sales listing and February 26 Japanese maker actual-sales release.
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
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Segment
Office1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/Monitors/apd/Dell-UltraSharp-32-4K-Thunderbolt-Hub-Monitor---U3225QE/u3225qe_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026Maker launch describes professional productivity monitors in office environments. Not the gaming line.
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
31.5in(80 cm)2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 Viewable image diagonal, as advertised. The 32-inch class model has 31.5-inch diagonal.
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
31.5in(80 cm)2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 Viewable image diagonal.
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 × 2160px2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 9 p17 maximum and default native resolution.
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
16:92Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 Aspect ratio.
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
139.9ppi
129.2ppi
Pixel pitch
0.1816mm2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 horizontal and vertical pitch.
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
Width697.31Height392.23mm(27.5 × 15.4 in)2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 active area horizontal and vertical.
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-UltraSharp-32-4K-Thunderbolt-Hub-Monitor---U3225QE/u3225qe_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026Technical information / Flat Screen.
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
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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 with hard-coating 3H2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 screen coating. No matte/glossy class inferred.
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
IPS2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 In-Plane Switching Black Technology.
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) Black Technology2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 exact panel name.
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 LED2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 LED Edgelight System.
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
Yes8Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/dell/u3225qeRead 5 October 2026Public PC Gaming/HDR Picture verdict explicitly describes local dimming and its large backlight zones. Detailed numerical test cells are membership-locked and not used. No dimming-zone count is inferred.
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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 billion2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 Color depth, published 1.07 billion colors.
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
100%2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 typical sRGB 100%, CIE 1931.
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
99%2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 typical DCI-P3 99%, CIE 1976. DisplayP3 is a separate named target and not substituted.
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
Yes2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE Color Calibration Report menu p65 explicitly says the monitor color data was calibrated at the factory product line, covering named color spaces. This is an electronic OSD report, not evidence of paper in the package.
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
1.52Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 average Delta E less than 1.5 for sRGB, BT.709, DCI-P3 and DisplayP3. Bound stored with qualifier.
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
3,000:12Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 typical 3000:1.
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)
450nits2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 typical brightness.
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)
600nits2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 HDR peak. Window size is not stated.
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HDR peak test window
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Full-screen brightness
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HDR formats
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HDR certification
DisplayHDR 6002Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 HDR support.
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°2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 typical horizontal.
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°2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 typical vertical.
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 UltraSharp U3225QE
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 × 2160Native120Hz120Hz10-bit, DSC120Hz10-bit, DSC120Hz10-bit, DSC
Source2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Native maximum is 4K120 in Table 9 p17. Table 8 pp15-16 explicitly HDMI up to 4K120 FRL and explicitly excludes HDMI DSC. Table 13 p19 gives DP SST Monitor Max Resolution 4K120 at 30-bit aggregate color with DSC. Table 15 p19 gives USB-C Alt Mode high-resolution 4-lane 4K120, USB 2 data and DSC. Table 19 p21 gives Thunderbolt 4 one-monitor maximum 4K120 at 30-bit with DSC, using 40G Thunderbolt cable. 30-bit color is recorded as 10 bits per color component. Chroma is unstated. USB-C Alt Mode and Thunderbolt use the same physical upstream socket in different modes, not the data-only KVM socket. Lower-resolution preset timings are omitted as unproved maxima.
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
120Hz
120Hz
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
120Hz
120Hz
Native refresh rate
120Hz2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 9 p17 highest native refresh without an overclock mode. Default preset 60 Hz is separate from maximum 120 Hz.
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
HDMI VRR2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 explicitly supports HDMI VRR. No FreeSync or G-SYNC certification inferred.
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
Not available
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)
5ms2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 Fast mode 5 ms GtG. Normal mode 8 ms is not the minimum claim.
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, Fast2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 response times and Display menu Response Time settings.
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
Not available
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)
Yes2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Product features pp7-8 explicitly flicker-free screen, applies to both named models.
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)
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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)
Not available
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 UltraSharp U3225QE
TypeVersionCountDSCHDCP
HDMI2.11NoNot available
DisplayPort1.41YesNot available
Thunderbolt41Yes2.2
Source2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 and Table 7 p13 physical input inventory. DP output and Thunderbolt downstream video output are excluded from input counts. Thunderbolt input carries DP 1.4 and HDCP 2.2 with DSC. Dedicated USB-C KVM host port is data-only, not a video input.
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
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2
DisplayPort ports
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2
Highest HDMI version
2.1
2.1
Highest DisplayPort version
1.4
1.4
HDMI features
VRR2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 HDMI VRR. Footnote p16 explicitly excludes ARC/eARC, ALLM, QMS and HDMI DSC.
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)
Yes2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 7 p13 Thunderbolt 4 upstream has DP 1.4 alternate mode. This is not the separate data-only USB-C host port.
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
140W2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 7 p13 and warning p42: Thunderbolt 4 upstream PD 3.1 EPR delivers 140 W (28 V, 5 A) to compatible EPR devices. Non-EPR devices are limited to 90 W (20 V, 4.5 A). Front USB-C 15 W downstream charging is not this field.
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
42Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 7 p13 and USB section pp28-29, both upstream and downstream Thunderbolt 4.
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 UltraSharp U3225QE
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-C3.2 Gen 21
USB-CNot available1
Source2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 7 p13 gives one Thunderbolt 4 USB-C upstream, explicitly USB 3.2 Gen 2 for data, plus one dedicated USB-C data-only upstream. The latter publishes 10Gbps performance branding without a USB revision, so its version is omitted.
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 UltraSharp U3225QE
ConnectorCount
USB-A5
USB-C3
Source2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026USB inventory p28: 5 USB-A ports, 4 rear and 1 quick. 2 USB-C quick and 1 Thunderbolt 4 downstream at rear. Table 7 p13 and p29 explicitly say the Thunderbolt 4 downstream supports USB data output. 10Gbps branding is not used as a USB version.
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
Yes2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Product features p7 and KVM setup/OSD sections, exact joint-model support.
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)
Yes2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 7 p13 DP output MST and Thunderbolt 4 downstream. Native 4K120 conditions in Tables 14, 16, 18, 20 depend on host compression/link/cable and are not advertised as universal multi-monitor limits.
No5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Features table: daisy chaining support, No.
Ethernet
Yes2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 7 p14 RJ45 connector 2.5GbE. Port works through the USB/TBT upstream link.
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
Yes2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 7 p14 analog 2.0 audio line-out, 3.5 mm. This is line-level output for external speakers, with headphone usage explicitly unsupported. The schema help includes analog audio outputs as well as headphones.
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
No2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete physical connector inventory Table 7 pp13-14 has line-out only, no microphone input.
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
No2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete physical connector inventory Table 7 pp13-14 has analog line-out, no optical 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
Yes2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Product features p7 and PIP/PBP OSD menu.
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
Yes2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Product features p7 and PIP/PBP OSD menu.
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
No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/Monitors/apd/Dell-UltraSharp-32-4K-Thunderbolt-Hub-Monitor---U3225QE/u3225qe_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026Audio / Speakers: No. Optional soundbar is sold separately and not counted as fitted.
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
Not available
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
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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-UltraSharp-32-4K-Thunderbolt-Hub-Monitor---U3225QE/u3225qe_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026Exact model selected Webcam: None.
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
150mm2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p16 stand height travel.
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°2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p16 tilt -5 to 21 degrees.
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°2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p16. U2725QE 45 degrees per side, U3225QE 30 degrees per side. Not inherited across sizes.
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°2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p16 pivot +/-90 degrees.
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Removable stand
Yes2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Product features p7 and stand release/removal instructions.
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 1002Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 6 p12 VESA 100 x 100 mm holes and wall mounting procedure.
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
No2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Wall mounting procedure attaches a standard 100 x 100 mm bracket directly to the monitor holes after stand removal, without a separate adapter.
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Security lock slot
Yes2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 7 p13 security slot, Kensington lock setup later in manual.
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, Buttons, Software2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 6 p12 power button and joystick. DDPM section p16 explicitly controls monitor OSD parameters through software.
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 Manager (DDPM)2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026p16 exact supported software name, with Windows and macOS notes. Generic DDPM optional features are not treated as fitted hardware.
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
Yes2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026DDPM section p16 item 7 explicitly firmware/software updates. Firmware version display alone is not used as proof.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)tecomtrade.hr/media/product/2025/03/24/dell-ultrasharp-32-4k-thunderbolt-hub-monitor-u3225qe-datasheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Dedicated U3225QE datasheet p6 monitor-management section explicitly describes streamlined firmware updates. This backs the exact-model capability, in addition to its supported DDPM software. No U2725QE firmware is inherited.
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
Yes2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 5 p11 physically identifies Ambient Light Sensor and its brightness/color-temperature function.
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
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Gaming menu features
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OLED care

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OLED care
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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
Width713.2Height (lowest)468.94Height (highest)618.94Depth215mm(28.1 × 18.5 to 24.4 × 8.5 in)2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 23 p23, compressed and extended stand heights.
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
Width713.2Height410.34Depth57.5mm(28.1 × 16.2 × 2.3 in)2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 23 p23 without stand.
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
Width287.5Depth215mm(11.3 × 8.5 in)2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 23 p23 explicitly Stand Base width and depth.
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
9.34kg(20.6 lb)2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 23 p23 weight with stand assembly and cables.
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
6.52kg(14.4 lb)2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 23 p23 without stand and cables, for wall/VESA mount.
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
13.39kg(29.5 lb)2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 23 p23 weight with packaging.
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
Internal6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2166053_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026p1 row 24.
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 Hz2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 22 p22 voltage and frequency, tolerance +/-3 Hz.
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)
335W2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 22 p22 maximum brightness/contrast with maximum USB load.
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)
30.5W6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2166053_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026p1 row 4 SDR On Mode, exact current-model record.
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)
51.6W6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2166053_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026p1 row 6 HDR On Mode. Not copied from SDR wattage.
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Standby power
0.5W2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 22 p22 EU-standard standby.
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
0.3W2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 22 p22 EU-standard off mode.
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
F6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2166053_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026p1 row 3 current declaration. Older indexed labels may differ.
G2EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2415042_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Row 3: class G.
EU energy class HDR
G6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2166053_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026p1 row 5 current declaration.
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Energy per 1000 h SDR
31kWh7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2166053.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed label SDR value, read directly. Not derived or rounded from On Mode watts.
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
52kWh7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2166053.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed label HDR value, read directly.
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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 (5-star), Hardware Low Blue Light2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Product features pp7-8 exact TÜV scheme and hardware claim. No separate Eyesafe certification inferred.
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
Hardware2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Product features p8 TÜV hardware low blue-light panel at default/factory reset.
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
Yes2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Electrical specifications p22 explicitly says this monitor ENERGY STAR certified, applying to both named models. Factory-default qualification and USB/settings conditions retained.
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
TCO Certified and TCO Certified Edge2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 24 p24 Compliant Standards. Generation is not stated and not invented.
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
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In the box

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In the box
Monitor, Stand riser, Stand base, Power cord (varies by country), DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.80 m), USB-C to USB Type-A 10Gbps cable (1.0 m), Thunderbolt 4 40Gbps cable (1.0 m), QR Card, Safety, Environmental and Regulatory Information2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 1 p6 complete joint-model Package Contents. Some items may vary by country. Optional soundbar is not included.
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 UltraSharp U3225QE
TypeCount
Power cord1
DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.80 m)1
USB-C to USB Type-A 10Gbps cable (1.0 m)1
Thunderbolt 4 40Gbps cable (1.0 m)1
Source2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 1 p6 each pictured once. Exact-model U.S. page package table explicitly counts one DP, one USB upstream and one Thunderbolt cable. Power cable country-dependent.9Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/Monitors/apd/Dell-UltraSharp-32-4K-Thunderbolt-Hub-Monitor---U3225QE/u3225qe_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026U.S. exact-model Package Contents explicitly one DP cable, one USB-A to USB-C upstream cable and one Thunderbolt 4 cable. No sibling size source substituted.
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)
3years1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/Monitors/apd/Dell-UltraSharp-32-4K-Thunderbolt-Hub-Monitor---U3225QE/u3225qe_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026U.S. Limited Hardware and Advanced Exchange Service, 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
Free panel replacement during the Limited Hardware Warranty if one bright pixel is found1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/Monitors/apd/Dell-UltraSharp-32-4K-Thunderbolt-Hub-Monitor---U3225QE/u3225qe_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026U.S. Premium Panel Exchange policy.
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