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UltraSharp U3226Q

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  • 22 the same
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Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. ContrastA: 1,500,000:1B: 1,000:1Dell is 1,500 times higher.
  2. Response timeLower is betterA: 0.03msB: 5msDell is 4.97 ms lower.
  3. Power use (max)Lower is betterA: 460WB: 182WSamsung is 278 W lower.
  4. Power use HDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 33.7WB: 68WDell is 34.3 W lower.
  5. Refresh rateA: 120HzB: 60HzDell is 60 Hz higher.
  6. Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 300nitsB: 600nitsSamsung is 300 nits higher.
  7. Pixel densityA: 139.9ppiB: 217.6ppiSamsung is 77.7 ppi higher.

Refresh rate per resolution

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

5120 × 2880Native for B
ANot listed
B60Hz
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
A9.84kg
B7.4kg
Weight without stand
A6.43kg
B4.7kg
Box weight
A16.3kg
B10.7kg

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ADell UltraSharp U3226Q
BSamsung ViewFinity S9 S90PC

General

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Series
UltraSharp1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Cover: Dell UltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED Monitor U3226Q.
ViewFinity S91Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own S90PC creator family.
Model numbers
U3226Q, U3226Qb, 210-BVKD2Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-ultrasharp-32-4k-qd-oled-monitor-u3226q/apd/210-bvkd/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 14 October 2026U3226Q is the model on the manual cover. U3226Qb is the regulatory model in the manual. 210-BVKD is the Dell US part in the page address. Other Dell part numbers exist for other regions and are not stored.
LS27C900PANXZA1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own U.S. SKU and own S27C90 manual column. European S27C902PAU is cited only for matching core hardware and explicit energy reference.
GTIN / EAN
539732102514610Retailer pagealternate-b2b.de/Dell/UltraSharp-U3226Q-OLED-Monitor/html/product/100194384Read 14 October 2026Alternate (Germany) lists EAN 5397321025146 for manufacturer number DELL-U3226Q. This is the European item. The US part may carry another code.
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Announced
6 January 20265Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-announce-the-ultrasharp-u3226q-a-32-4k-qd-oled-monitor-aimed-at-creative-professionalsRead 14 October 2026TFTCentral article dated 2026-01-06, announced ahead of CES 2026.
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Status
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Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$2,599.995Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-announce-the-ultrasharp-u3226q-a-32-4k-qd-oled-monitor-aimed-at-creative-professionalsRead 14 October 2026Update of 2026-02-25: on Dell's website and available to order at $2,599.99 USD. US price without sales tax.
$1,599.995Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-viewfinity-s9-monitor-now-availableRead 5 October 2026Own U.S. August 28, 2023 availability release explicitly $1,599.99, original launch price rather than later discount.
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
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Silver1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own front/rear Silver and Metal Silver stand, one colour configuration.
Segment
Creator5Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-announce-the-ultrasharp-u3226q-a-32-4k-qd-oled-monitor-aimed-at-creative-professionalsRead 14 October 2026Article calls it a monitor aimed at creative professionals. Tom's Hardware reviews it as a professional display.
Creator1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Maker explicitly intended for graphic design, photography and other creative work.

Display

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Screen size
31.5in(80 cm)1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: visible image diagonal 799.2 mm (31.5 inch).
27in(68.6 cm)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own advertised 27-inch class. Manual precise viewable diagonal separately 26.9 inches.
Viewable screen diagonal
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26.9in(68.3 cm)2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Printed page 33 exact S27C90 column 27 Class, 26.9 inches / 68.4 cm. Not computed from rounded dimensions.
Native resolution
3840 × 2160px1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026
5120 × 2880px1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own native 5K resolution, not 5120 x 1440 ultrawide.
Aspect ratio
16:91Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026
16:91Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own 16:09 normalized to 16:9, matching native pixel ratio.
Pixel density
139.9ppi
217.6ppi
Pixel pitch
0.1814mm1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: 0.1814 mm horizontal and vertical.
0.1166mm2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Printed page 33 own horizontal and vertical pitch agree at 0.11655 mm.
Active display area
Width696.58Height391.83mm(27.4 × 15.4 in)1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: 696.58 mm horizontal and 391.83 mm vertical.
Width596.736Height335.664mm(23.5 × 13.2 in)2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Printed page 33 exact own active display area, also U.S. API. Native pixel count and pitch agree at published precision.
Curved
No1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026No curvature is stated. TFTCentral calls the panel flat. The drawings show a flat panel.
No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own explicitly Flat.
Curvature radius
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Screen surface
Matte6Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/dell-ultrasharp-u3226q-4k-32-inch-qd-oled-monitor-reviewRead 14 October 2026Text: surfaces are near matte and the screen front is not shiny like most OLEDs. TFTCentral says Dell's own anti-glare coating replaces the usual semi-glossy QD-OLED coating. Dell calls it AGLR. Stored as matte as the nearest option.
Matte5Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-viewfinity-s9-monitor-now-availableRead 5 October 2026Own S90PC release explicitly Matte Display. Reflectance percentage not stated.
Anti-reflection coating
AGLR1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: anti-reflective low-reflectivity coating (AGLR) with 3H hard coating.
Anti-reflection coating4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS27C902PAUXEN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original page 1 and page 2 explicitly anti-reflection coating, beyond a generic matte-surface assumption.
Touchscreen
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Panel

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Panel type
QD-OLED1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026
IPS1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own IPS. Not the erroneous VA assertion in third-party launch reporting.
Panel type (as published)
QD-OLED1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026
IPS1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own published technology. Unknown panel maker and part omitted.
Backlight
None (self-emissive)1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product features p8: QD-OLED display with an Oxide TFT active element. OLED is self-emissive.
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Local dimming
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Dimming zones
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Panel maker
Samsung Display5Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-announce-the-ultrasharp-u3226q-a-32-4k-qd-oled-monitor-aimed-at-creative-professionalsRead 14 October 2026Article names a 4th Gen Samsung Display QD-OLED panel with EL 3.0 material.
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Panel part number
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Panel generation
4th gen5Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-announce-the-ultrasharp-u3226q-a-32-4k-qd-oled-monitor-aimed-at-creative-professionalsRead 14 October 2026Article: 4th Gen Samsung Display QD-OLED.
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Subpixel layout
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Colour depth
10bits1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 20261.07 billion colours is 10 bits per channel. Table 27 lists 10-bit video modes. Native panel depth comes from Tom's Hardware.
10bits7Reviewtechradar.com/pro/samsung-viewfinity-s9-s27c90-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact S90PC first-hand review expressly 8-bit plus FRC supporting 1.07 billion colours. Supported total depth 10, not native 10.
Colour depth method
Native6Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/dell-ultrasharp-u3226q-4k-32-inch-qd-oled-monitor-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: native color depth 10-bit.
FRC7Reviewtechradar.com/pro/samsung-viewfinity-s9-s27c90-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact S90PC review explicitly 8-bit panel with FRC. No panel part inferred from that method. The review calls smartphone OSD-slot calibration hardware calibration, but does not expressly establish internal LUT writes required by field help, so hardware_calibration stays unknown.
Displayable colours
1.07 billion1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: 1.07 billion colours.
Up to 1 billion1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own literal Max 1B. Panel implementation separately explicit in actual review.
sRGB coverage
100%1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: sRGB 100% (CIE 1931) typical.
100%1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own typical sRGB claim. Review-only measured gamut values excluded from this field.
DCI-P3 coverage
99%1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: DCI-P3 99% (CIE 1976) typical. Display P3 is also 99% (CIE 1976).
99%1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own typical maker DCI coverage, expressly DCI-P3 in own release. CIE 1976 explicitly identified in own July 17 release footnote 1.6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-viewfinity-s9-an-astounding-new-5k-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own July 17 release DCI-P3 99% claim footnote 1 explicitly colour representation calculated in CIE 1976. Not reviewer measured gamut.
Adobe RGB coverage
94%1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: Adobe RGB 94% (CIE 1931) typical.
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Rec. 2020 coverage
80%1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: BT.2020 80% (CIE 1976) typical.
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NTSC coverage
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Factory calibrated
Yes1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7 note: calibration accuracy figures are based on factory calibration results.
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own Factory Tuning Yes, with own release explicitly sRGB factory calibration before shipment.6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-viewfinity-s9-an-astounding-new-5k-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own sRGB factory calibration completed before shipment. Smartphone Smart Calibration is separately supported, but internal hardware LUT writes are not expressly established here, so hardware_calibration remains omitted.
Claimed Delta E
11Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: SDR Delta E < 1 average for DCI-P3 D63, Display P3 D65, sRGB D65 and BT.709 D65. Adobe RGB is Delta E < 2 average. HDR is Delta E ITP < 3.5. Stored 1 with the less-than qualifier.
26Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-viewfinity-s9-an-astounding-new-5k-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own producer claim Delta E < 2, with footnote factory calibration completed and measured in sRGB before shipment. Average versus maximum and formula unstated. Value is a strict upper-bound claim, not an exact measured error.
Paper calibration report in box
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Hardware calibration support
Yes5Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-announce-the-ultrasharp-u3226q-a-32-4k-qd-oled-monitor-aimed-at-creative-professionalsRead 14 October 2026Article: hardware calibration of the internal 3D LUT with the built-in colorimeter. Tom's Hardware also describes 3D LUT calibration.
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Static contrast ratio
1,500,000:11Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: contrast ratio 1.5 million:1. OLED, no dynamic contrast stated.
1,000:11Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own malformed 1000:01:00 normalized to 1000:1, independently explicit maker launch and original sheet.
Brightness (typical, SDR)
300nits1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: 300 cd/m2 typical.
600nits1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own typical 600 cd/m². Not a separate HDR peak claim.
Brightness (maker minimum)
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480nits1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own guaranteed minimum 480 cd/m², not minimum brightness slider setting.
Peak brightness (HDR)
1,000nits1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: 1000 cd/m2 peak in HDR mode at 3% APL.
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HDR peak test window
3%1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Dell states 3% APL, which is not a window size. Tom's Hardware quotes Dell's claim as a 1.5% window. The maker's 3% is stored.
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Full-screen brightness
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HDR formats
HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product features p8: HDR modes ST2084 (PQ) 1000 nits, DisplayHDR True Black 500, HLG 1000 nits and Dolby Vision (Bright and Dark). HDR10 is named by Tom's Hardware.6Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/dell-ultrasharp-u3226q-4k-32-inch-qd-oled-monitor-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision. No HDR10+.
HDR108Reviewparkablogs.com/content/samsung-viewfinity-s9-monitor-designer-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact own-model first-hand review explicitly HDR10. No other HDR format or certification inferred.9Reviewchip.de/test/samsung-viewfinity-s9-s27c902pau-im-test_323411Read 5 October 2026Exact own-model first-hand review explicitly HDR10. No other HDR format or certification inferred.
HDR certification
DisplayHDR True Black 5001Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500.
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Viewing angle (horizontal)
178°1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026
178°1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own horizontal viewing-angle claim.
Viewing angle (vertical)
178°1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026
178°1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own vertical viewing-angle claim.

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and port
ADell UltraSharp U3226Q
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1DisplayPort 1.4USB-C DP Alt Mode 1.4Thunderbolt 4
3840 × 2160Native120Hz10-bit120Hz10-bit, DSC120Hz10-bit, DSC120Hz10-bit, DSC
Source1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8 and the ports footnote: HDMI, DisplayPort and Thunderbolt 4 reach 3840 x 2160 at 120 Hz with 1.07 billion colours. Table 27: HDMI 2.1, DP 1.4, Thunderbolt 4 and USB-C (DP Alt Mode 1.4, high-resolution setting) all give 10-bit 3840 x 2160 at 120 Hz. Tables 17 and 19: DSC is used on DP, Thunderbolt and USB-C at 120 Hz. USB-C in the high data speed setting drops to 100 Hz. HDMI DSC use is not stated, so the HDMI row has no dsc value. Chroma is not stated.
BSamsung ViewFinity S9 S90PC
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionDisplayPort 1.4Thunderbolt 4
5120 × 2880Native60Hz60Hz
Source2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Own page 33 explicit maximum native 5120 x 2880 at 60 Hz plus own page 28 matched 5K60 DisplayPort and Thunderbolt signals. DisplayPort row refers to physical Mini DP socket. Input Signal Plus must be On per page 30 for native 5K. GPU, cable and firmware compatibility apply. Unknown per-mode depth/chroma/DSC omitted. USB-C fallback native ceiling is not separately scoped in page 28, so no extra USB-C mode row assumed. Lower preset timings alone are not maxima. Regulatory PIS 75 Hz default is inconsistent with this explicit native maximum and maker 60 Hz.
Max refresh rate
120Hz
60Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
120Hz
60Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
120Hz
60Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
120Hz
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Max refresh rate over USB-C
120Hz
60Hz
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
120Hz
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Native refresh rate
120Hz1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: vertical scan 48 Hz to 120 Hz and highest resolution 3840 x 2160 at 120 Hz.
60Hz1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own Max 60 Hz at native 5K. Regulatory default 75 Hz conflicts and is not substituted.
Overclocked refresh rate
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Dual mode
No1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: no mode above 120 Hz at any resolution.
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Minimum fixed refresh rate
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Adaptive sync technologies
Adaptive-Sync, HDMI VRR1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product features p8 says VRR is supported. The ports list says HDMI 2.1 VRR. Tom's Hardware calls it Adaptive-Sync. No FreeSync or G-SYNC certification is named by Dell.6Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/dell-ultrasharp-u3226q-4k-32-inch-qd-oled-monitor-reviewRead 14 October 2026Text: Adaptive-Sync works without issues. The spec table also says FreeSync and G-Sync Compatible, but no certification is named by Dell, so only Adaptive-Sync and HDMI VRR are stored.
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VRR range per port
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Low framerate compensation
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Response time (maker GtG claim)
0.03ms1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: 0.03 ms grey to grey.
5ms1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own 5 ms GtG. Statistical definition, overdrive setting and endpoint unstated.
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
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Overdrive settings
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Motion blur reduction
No1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026The OSD chapter has no blur-reduction or strobing mode. Tom's Hardware says a ULMB feature would be welcome.
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Blur-reduction technology
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Blur reduction works with VRR
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Flicker-free (claimed)
Yes1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product features p9: Flicker-Free technology reduces visible flicker.
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own Flicker Free Yes.
Black frame insertion
No1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026No black frame insertion setting appears in the OSD chapter.
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Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
16.6ms7Measurementtomshardware.com/monitors/dell-ultrasharp-u3226q-4k-32-inch-qd-oled-monitor-review/2Read 14 October 2026Absolute input lag, full black to white transition, 16.6 ms, average of 25 mouse clicks with the Nvidia LDAT sensor. The review does not name the refresh rate or input used. The monitor maximum is 120 Hz at 3840 x 2160.
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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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171:19Reviewchip.de/test/samsung-viewfinity-s9-s27c902pau-im-test_323411Read 5 October 2026Exact S27C902PAU tested simultaneous checkerboard contrast (Schachbrett-Kontrast) 171:1. Distinct from maker static 1000:1, whose measurement method and conditions are unstated. Reviewer picture mode, brightness and calibration conditions unstated.
SDR brightness (measured)
290.1nits8Measurementtomshardware.com/monitors/dell-ultrasharp-u3226q-4k-32-inch-qd-oled-monitor-review/3Read 14 October 2026Maximum white luminance 290.1133 nits in Native mode at the highest brightness setting. SDR brightness is constant, so window and full-field results match.
629nits7Reviewtechradar.com/pro/samsung-viewfinity-s9-s27c90-reviewRead 5 October 2026Own tested Eco/native-colour-profile maximum 629 cd/m² and 61 W. SDR section explicitly contrasts films having higher HDR peaks. Pattern/window and instrument unstated. Maker typical 600 and other review maxima remain separate. Review erroneous 98 W host charging excluded in favour of own 90 W.
HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
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VRR range (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
0.919Measurementtomshardware.com/monitors/dell-ultrasharp-u3226q-4k-32-inch-qd-oled-monitor-review/4Read 14 October 2026Calman gamut error in the factory sRGB mode before any calibration: 0.91 dE. Other modes: DCI-P3 0.92, Display P3 0.90, BT.709 0.87, Native 1.59, Adobe RGB 1.39 and BT.2020 2.88. The Delta E formula is not named.
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Gray uniformity (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Connectivity

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Video inputs
ADell UltraSharp U3226Q
TypeVersionCountDSCHDCP
HDMI2.12Yes1.4 and 2.2
DisplayPort1.41Yes1.4 and 2.2
Thunderbolt41YesNot available
Source1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026p7 and Table 7: 2 x HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 1.4 and 2.2), 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4 and 2.2), 1 x Thunderbolt 4 upload port with DisplayPort Alt Mode 1.4. The footnote says output at 3840 x 2160 at 120 Hz supports 1.07 billion colours, DSC and HDR. The Thunderbolt 4 daisy-chain port is a video output and is not counted. The USB-C 10 Gbps upload port is data only. No bandwidth figures are stated.
BSamsung ViewFinity S9 S90PC
TypeVersionCountMax bandwidth (Gbps)HDCP
Thunderbolt41402.2
Mini DisplayPort1.41Not available2.2
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Own one Thunderbolt 4 and one Mini DP, each HDCP 2.2. Physical Mini DP uses DisplayPort protocol, with 1.4 explicitly in CHIP exact review. Thunderbolt raw 40 Gbps separately own manual. Thunderbolt USB-C fallback shares the same physical socket, not an additional input. Three other USB-C sockets are downstream data/charging only. Unknown DSC omitted. Parka miniDP version 2.2 conflicts with actual 1.4 and appears confused with HDCP 2.2, so is excluded.9Reviewchip.de/test/samsung-viewfinity-s9-s27c902pau-im-test_323411Read 5 October 2026Exact S27C902PAU first-hand review directly lists Mini DisplayPort 1.4. Core matches manufacturer S90PC manual. Not Parka mistaken Mini DP 2.2 or an inferred DP version from resolution.
HDMI ports
2
0
DisplayPort ports
1
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Highest HDMI version
2.1
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Highest DisplayPort version
1.4
1.4
HDMI features
VRR1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026p7: VRR as specified in HDMI 2.1. ALLM, QMS and eARC are not stated.
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USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
Yes1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Thunderbolt 4 upload port: DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode, 3840 x 2160 at 120 Hz.
Yes2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Own S9 page 24 accepts Thunderbolt 4 or USB Type-C source cable at same upstream USB-C socket, with page 25 explicitly non-Thunderbolt USB-C host use. This is separate from downstream USB-C data ports. No fallback maximum or DSC inferred.
USB-C power delivered
140W1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026p7 and p14: Thunderbolt 4 upload port delivers up to 140 W (EPR, 28 V/5 A). The downstream Thunderbolt 4 port gives 15 W and each quick-access USB-C port 27 W.
90W2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Own S9 page 24 maximum 90 W host PD, compatible host input and certified cable required. Downstream USB-C ports separately maximum 4.5 W each. Not aggregate charging or consumption.
Thunderbolt
41Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Thunderbolt 4.
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USB upstream ports
ADell UltraSharp U3226Q
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-CThunderbolt 41
USB-C10 Gbps1
Source1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026p7 and p26: one Thunderbolt 4 upload port and one USB-C 10 Gbps data-only upload port.
BSamsung ViewFinity S9 S90PC
ConnectorCount
USB-C1
Source2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Own page 24 one Thunderbolt 4 upstream physical USB-C port. Native USB protocol fallback revision is unreported, so no USB 3.0 or USB4 value inferred from downstream or Thunderbolt bandwidth.
USB downstream hub ports
ADell UltraSharp U3226Q
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A10 Gbps3
USB-C10 Gbps2
USB-CThunderbolt 41
Source1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026p26: 1 Thunderbolt 4 daisy-chain download port, 2 USB-C 10 Gbps quick-access ports and 3 USB-A 10 Gbps ports (2 rear, 1 quick access with BC1.2).
BSamsung ViewFinity S9 S90PC
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-C3.03
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Own USB Ports 3 / USB Hub Version 3.0. Own manual page 24 explicitly distinguishes three downstream sockets from one upstream. Six Colors review USB2.0 statement excluded in favour of own manufacturer and actual Parka USB3.0 transfer verification.
KVM switch
Yes1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product features p9: built-in KVM switch for up to 2 computers.
No8Reviewparkablogs.com/content/samsung-viewfinity-s9-monitor-designer-reviewRead 5 October 2026Own first-hand S90PC review explicitly KVM No, corroborated CHIP exact S27C902PAU review. Singapore bundle and warranty not transferred. Review Mini DP 2.2 mistaken version excluded.
Daisy chain (MST)
Yes1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product features: Thunderbolt 4 daisy chain. Table 16 gives the supported resolutions.
No4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS27C902PAUXEN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original exact S90PC page 2 expressly Daisy Chain Nein. Single host input is not a downstream Thunderbolt video output.
Ethernet
Yes1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026p7: RJ45 (2.5 GbE).
No2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Complete own S27C90 page 24 physical inventory contains Thunderbolt USB-C, three downstream USB-C, Mini DP, camera pogo interface and DC. No analogue audio/headset, RJ45 or optical socket. Built-in microphone and wireless audio are separate.
3.5 mm headphone output
No1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026The ports list on p7 and the bottom-view table name no headphone jack. Tom's Hardware spec row says 3.5 mm output, but its text says there is no headphone jack.
No2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Complete own S27C90 page 24 physical inventory contains Thunderbolt USB-C, three downstream USB-C, Mini DP, camera pogo interface and DC. No analogue audio/headset, RJ45 or optical socket. Built-in microphone and wireless audio are separate.
3.5 mm microphone input
No1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026The complete port list has no microphone input.
No2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Complete own S27C90 page 24 physical inventory contains Thunderbolt USB-C, three downstream USB-C, Mini DP, camera pogo interface and DC. No analogue audio/headset, RJ45 or optical socket. Built-in microphone and wireless audio are separate.
Optical out
No1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026The complete port list has no optical output.
No2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Complete own S27C90 page 24 physical inventory contains Thunderbolt USB-C, three downstream USB-C, Mini DP, camera pogo interface and DC. No analogue audio/headset, RJ45 or optical socket. Built-in microphone and wireless audio are separate.
Picture in picture
Yes1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product features p9: PBP and PIP with separate colour and SDR/HDR settings per source.
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Picture by picture
Yes1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product features p9: PBP and PIP.
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Smart features

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Smart platform
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Tizen1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own Operating System Tizen. App and service availability vary by region and account.
Wi-Fi
Not available
Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own WiFi5, not later Wi-Fi 6 inferred from firmware updates.
Bluetooth
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4.21Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own BT4.2.
Remote control
Not available
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own Remote Controller accessory Yes and U.S. release explicitly included remote.

Audio and camera

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Speakers
No1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Bottom-view table: slots for an optional soundbar sold separately. No internal speakers are listed. Tom's Hardware says none.
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own Speaker Yes. German sheet contradictory separate Lautsprecher Nein row excluded in favour of own U.S. and Canada explicit speakers.
Number of speakers
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21Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own speaker output 5W x 2, independently maker launch and actual review.
Speaker power per channel
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5W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own 5W x 2, per speaker rather than 10 W total.
Webcam
Not available
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own bundled 4K SlimFit camera. It attaches to the display and is detachable, rather than permanently embedded in the bezel. This field records the supplied webcam.
Microphone
Not available
Yes2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Own S27C90 controller image page 20 shows mic switch and page 21 explicitly describes physical microphone on/off. Regulatory voice-recognition No is not substituted for actual hardware absence.

Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustment
150mm1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: stand height adjustment 150 mm.
120mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own 120 mm travel, +/-5 mm tolerance. Overall minimum height not computed.
Tilt
Forward5°Backward21°1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: -5 to 21 degrees.
Forward2°Backward15°1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own -2/+15 degrees, +/-2 degree tolerance. Positive directional magnitudes.
Swivel
Left30°Right30°1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: -30 to 30 degrees.
Left0°Right0°4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS27C902PAUXEN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original page 3 expressly stand swivel Nein. Tilt and pivot remain separately available. No absent-angle inference.
Pivot
Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: -90 to 90 degrees. Do not use inverted by 180 degrees.
Counterclockwise92°Clockwise92°1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own -92/+92 degrees, +/-2 degree tolerance. Not swivel.
Removable stand
Yes1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Rear view: stand release button. Product features: removable stand and 100 mm VESA holes.
Yes2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Own S27C90 stand attachment page 9 and wall-mount procedure page 19. Detachable stand, not a computed inference from VESA alone.
VESA mount
100 x 1001Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Rear view: VESA 100 mm x 100 mm behind the stand cover.
100 x 1001Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own explicit 100 x 100 mm pattern, also manual own model.
VESA adapter needed
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Security lock slot
Yes1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Bottom view: security lock slot (Kensington compatible).
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On-screen menu controls
Joystick, Touch keys, Software1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Rear view: joystick for the OSD. Front: three touch LED keys for preset functions. DDPM changes OSD settings from the PC.
Buttons, Remote, Software2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Own page 20 Controller button opens Home/Settings/Return/Source control menu. Included remote operates display menus and settings. Rocker/directional controller not a confirmed separate joystick. Layout-only Easy Setting Box excluded.6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-viewfinity-s9-an-astounding-new-5k-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own exact U.S. release SmartThings phone controls luminance, gamma, colour temperature and colour space. Mobile software operates display settings. Desktop control software remains unproved and control_software is omitted.10Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Exact same-SKU current e-manual printed page 85 mobile SmartThings virtual remote includes four directional keys. Software control here is mobile app display/menu control, not a proved desktop application.
Desktop software
Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM)1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026DDPM section, Dell Display and Peripheral Manager.
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User firmware updates
Yes1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026DDPM section: receive notifications and update firmware.
Yes10Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Current exact same-SKU Canada support publishes May 2, 2025 English e-manual. Printed page 129 Software Update/Update Now via internet or USB, with explicit menu path. Current exact support publishes OS firmware packages, no installation performed. Generic OLED or other-model menu features not inherited.
Ambient light sensor
Not available
Yes7Reviewtechradar.com/pro/samsung-viewfinity-s9-s27c90-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact first-hand review identifies physical ambient light sensor interrupting the front clean lines. PIS ABC No describes regulatory function, not physical sensor absence.
Presence sensor
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RGB lighting
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Gaming menu features
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Virtual Aim Point, Game Bar, Super Ultrawide GameView, Game Mode1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own exact named functions. Gaming Hub is streaming service, not a native refresh or VRR technology. Model-generic e-manual options not automatically inherited.

OLED care

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OLED care
Pixel Refresh, Dimming Static Screen, Dimming Static Area1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026OSD Display menu: Pixel Refresh (6 to 8 minutes, schedulable every 12 or 24 hours), Dimming Static Screen and Dimming Static Area.
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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
Width718.28Height (lowest)473.77Height (highest)623.77Depth217.16mm(28.3 × 18.7 to 24.6 × 8.5 in)1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 14: height 623.77 mm extended and 473.77 mm compressed, width 718.28 mm, depth 217.16 mm.
Width611.4Depth135.3mm(24.1 × 5.3 in)3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s9-27-inch-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact same SKU metric with-stand width and depth. Single 530.7 mm height has no identified stand position, so minimum/maximum remain omitted.
Dimensions without stand
Width718.28Height436Depth65.48mm(28.3 × 17.2 × 2.6 in)1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 14: height 436.00 mm, width 718.28 mm, depth 65.48 mm.
Width611.4Height364.1Depth27.1mm(24.1 × 14.3 × 1.1 in)3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s9-27-inch-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact same North American SKU metric body, matches original manufacturer sheet. Includes body, not removable stand. Camera inclusion in these body dimensions unstated.
Stand footprint
Width287.34Depth217.16mm(11.3 × 8.5 in)1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 14 stand dimensions: width 287.34 mm and depth 217.16 mm. The same table also lists a base of 287.34 x 214.99 mm.
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Weight with stand
9.84kg(21.7 lb)1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 14: 9.84 kg with stand and cables.
7.4kg(16.3 lb)3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s9-27-inch-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact same SKU directly 7.4 kg, matching original sheet and U.S. rounded 16.3 lb. Camera/cable inclusion in net weight unstated.
Weight without stand
6.43kg(14.2 lb)1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 14: 6.43 kg without stand, for wall or VESA mounting, without cables. Stand alone is 2.92 kg.
4.7kg(10.4 lb)3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s9-27-inch-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact same SKU directly 4.7 kg, matching original sheet and U.S. 10.4 lb rounding.
Box dimensions
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Width820Height133Depth423mm(32.3 × 5.2 × 16.7 in)3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s9-27-inch-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact same SKU package W x H x D, matching producer sheet. Flat-packed orientation retained.
Box weight
16.3kg(35.9 lb)1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 14: weight with packaging 16.30 kg.
10.7kg(23.6 lb)3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s9-27-inch-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact same SKU shipping 10.7 kg, matching original sheet and above net with stand.

Power

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Power supply
Internal1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Internal supply, only a power cable is supplied.
External adapter1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own External Adaptor and separate DC input. Rated adapter output watts omitted rather than replaced with maximum monitor consumption.
Adapter rating
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Input voltage
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 13: 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz +-3 Hz, 5.3 A typical.
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own mains range. Frequency in own manual page 34. Not 20 V DC device input.
Power use (typical)
30.2W1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 13: Pon 30.2 W, on-mode power by ENERGY STAR 8.0. This is the default factory setting.
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Power use (max)
460W1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 13: 460 W at maximum luminance with maximum load on all USB ports, so it includes USB and Thunderbolt charging.
182W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own maximum operating power. Whether host charging and peripherals are included is unstated. Not adapter output rating.
Power use SDR (EU label)
33.7W3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2515827Read 14 October 2026Registry value, power on mode SDR: 33.7 W.
26.1W11EU energy label (EPREL)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-ls27c902pauxen-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026English page 1 row 4 on-mode SDR. Explicit European S27C902PAU energy reference, not U.S. typical operation. The regulatory default 75 Hz conflicts with own manual native maximum 60 and is not inherited.
Power use HDR (EU label)
33.7W3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2515827Read 14 October 2026Registry value, power on mode HDR: 33.7 W.
68W11EU energy label (EPREL)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-ls27c902pauxen-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026English page 1 row 6 on-mode HDR. Explicit European S27C902PAU energy reference, not U.S. typical operation. The regulatory default 75 Hz conflicts with own manual native maximum 60 and is not inherited.
Standby power
0.4W1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 13: 0.4 W standby (EU 2019/2021). EPREL says the same.
0.5W11EU energy label (EPREL)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-ls27c902pauxen-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026English page 1 row 8 ordinary standby. Separate networked standby 2 W is not this field. Explicit European S27C902PAU energy reference, not U.S. typical operation. Off mode N/A stays unknown.
Off-mode power
0.3W1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 13: 0.3 W off mode. EPREL says the same.
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EU energy class SDR
G3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2515827Read 14 October 2026Registry value, energy class SDR: G.
F11EU energy label (EPREL)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-ls27c902pauxen-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026English page 1 row 3. Explicit European S27C902PAU energy reference, not U.S. typical operation.
EU energy class HDR
G3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2515827Read 14 October 2026Registry value, energy class HDR: G.
G11EU energy label (EPREL)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-ls27c902pauxen-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026English page 1 row 5. Explicit European S27C902PAU energy reference, not U.S. typical operation.
Energy per 1000 h SDR
34kWh4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2515827.svgRead 14 October 2026Published label text: 34 kWh/1000h for SDR.
26kWh12EU energy label (EPREL)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-ls27c902pauxen-energylabel.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own visually read S27C902PAU EU label 26 kWh/1000h, F. Not a computed rounding from PIS 26.1 W.
Energy per 1000 h HDR
34kWh4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2515827.svgRead 14 October 2026Published label text: 34 kWh/1000h for HDR.
68kWh12EU energy label (EPREL)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-ls27c902pauxen-energylabel.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own visually read EU HDR label 68 kWh/1000h, G.

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 II)1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product features pp8-9: TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 with a 4-star rating and TUV hardware low blue light Category II (35% or less).
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Low blue light
Hardware1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product features p9: low blue light panel, meets TUV Rheinland hardware low blue light Category 2.
Software1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own Eye Saver Mode selectable filter. TÜV Eye Care is not proof of hardware low-blue-light panel method.
ENERGY STAR
Yes1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 13 note: the monitor is ENERGY STAR certified at factory defaults.
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TCO Certified
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EPEAT
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Colour certifications
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Other certifications
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Pantone Validated, UL Glare Free, TÜV Eye Care1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/27-viewfinity-s9-5k-monitor-with-thunderbolt-4-matte-display-and-smart-features-sku-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. model data. Own explicit compliance rows. No unproved VESA DisplayHDR certification inferred from HDR Yes.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS27C902PAUXEN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original page 3 explicitly TÜV Eye Care, UL Glare Free and Pantone Validated. Certificate IDs not stated.

In the box

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In the box
Monitor, Stand riser, Stand base, Monitor hood, HDMI 2.1 cable (1.80 m), DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.80 m), Active Thunderbolt 4 40 Gbps 240 W cable (2.00 m), USB-C to USB Type-A 10 Gbps cable (1.00 m), Power cable (varies by country or region), Microfiber cloth, QR card, Safety, Environmental and Regulatory Information1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 1 and p7. Dell lists the monitor hood as an included item.
Monitor, Stand, AC/DC adapter, Power cable, Thunderbolt 4 cable, Remote control, 4K SlimFit camera, Pogo adapter3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s9-27-inch-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact same SKU accessory rows, own U.S. accessories and own manual stand/camera/power assembly. Camera detachable. Paper calibration report and regional Mini DP cable inclusion unproved.
Cables included
ADell UltraSharp U3226Q
TypeCount
HDMI 2.1 cable (1.80 m)1
DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.80 m)1
Active Thunderbolt 4 40 Gbps 240 W cable (2.00 m)1
USB-C to USB Type-A 10 Gbps cable (1.00 m)1
Power cable1
Source1Owner's manualmediaexpert.pl/products/files/97/9727508/Instrukcja-obslugi-DELL-UltraSharp-U3226Q.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 1 lists one each of these cables. Power cable varies by country or region.
BSamsung ViewFinity S9 S90PC
Type
Power cable
Thunderbolt 4 cable
Source3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s9-27-inch-ls27c900panxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact same SKU and own U.S. accessories explicitly power cable 1.5 m and Thunderbolt 4 cable Yes. Counts unstated. Singapore Mini DP cable bundle not inherited.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
3years3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2515827Read 14 October 2026Registry value, minimum guaranteed guarantee: 3 years in the EU registry. Tom's Hardware also gives 3 years.
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Dead pixel policy
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