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Manufacturer codeDELL-U5226KW
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About the DELL U5226KW
DELL DELL-U5226KW is listed in the computer monitors category. The recorded specifications include display diagonal: 132.1 cm (52"); display resolution: 6144 x 2560 pixels; panel type: IPS Black; maximum refresh rate: 120 Hz. This entry covers manufacturer code DELL-U5226KW. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The 132.1 cm (52") display is specified at 6144 x 2560 pixels. Consider these together: a larger screen provides more physical space, while resolution determines the number of pixels available. Neither specification establishes brightness, colour accuracy or motion quality.
The listed maximum refresh rate is 120 Hz. To use it, the source device, cable, resolution and input must all support the intended mode. Refresh rate is separate from response time and input lag.
- Screen size
- 132.1 cm (52")
- Screen resolution
- 6144 x 2560 pixels
- Panel type
- IPS Black
- Maximum refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- Response time
- 8 ms
- Display brightness (typical)
- 400 cd/m²
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DELL U5226KW specifications
Manufacturer code: DELL-U5226KW · Icecat product 139271091 · Checked 16 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
Key specifications
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| Screen size | 132.1 cm (52") |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 6144 x 2560 pixels |
| Panel type | IPS Black |
| Maximum refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Response time | 8 ms |
| Display brightness (typical) | 400 cd/m² |
| HDMI ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort connections | 2 |
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Audio & listening4 details
| Number of speakers | 2 |
|---|---|
| Rated audio power (RMS) | 18 W |
| Built-in speakers | Yes |
| Headphone out | No |
Display12 details
| Display technology | LCD |
|---|---|
| Touchscreen | No |
| Anti-glare screen | Yes |
| Screen shape | Curved |
| Screen curvature rating | 4200R |
| Contrast ratio (typical) | 2000:1 |
| Viewing angle, horizontal | 178° |
| Viewing angle, vertical | 178° |
| Display number of colours | 1.07 billion colours |
| On Screen Display (OSD) | Yes |
| Dell Display Manager (DDM) compatibility | Yes |
| Native refresh rate | 60 Hz |
Processor, memory & storage3 details
| Supported graphics resolutions | 640 x 480 (VGA), 720 x 400, 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 800, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 900, 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 2560 x 1440, 3840 x 2160, 6144 x 2560 |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 60 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 90% |
Camera, image & video3 details
| Supported video modes | 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080p, 2160p |
|---|---|
| Built-in camera | No |
| Video colour modes | BT.709 |
Printing, scanning & paper3 details
| Horizontal scan range | 30 - 326 kHz |
|---|---|
| Vertical scan range | 48 - 120 Hz |
| Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e) | 1010 |
Connections & wireless18 details
| Built-in USB hub | Yes |
|---|---|
| USB hub version | 3.2 Gen 2x2 |
| USB upstream port type | USB Type-C |
| Number of upstream ports | 4 |
| Number of downstream ports | 7 |
| Number of USB Type-C upstream ports quantity | 3 |
| USB Type-A downstream ports quantity | 5 |
| USB Type-C downstream ports quantity | 2 |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
| HDMI | Yes |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| DisplayPort version | 1.4 |
| Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity | 1 |
| Panel mounting interface | 100 x 100,200 x 100,200 x 200 |
| DisplayPort cable length | 1.8 m |
| HDMI cable length | 1.8 m |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 2500 Mbit/s |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
Power & battery15 details
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
|---|---|
| USB Power Delivery up to | 140 W |
| Energy efficiency class (SDR) | G |
| Energy efficiency class (HDR) | Not available |
| Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hours | 64 kWh |
| Power consumption (typical) | 63.6 W |
| Power consumption (standby) | 0.5 W |
| Power consumption (max) | 430 W |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.3 W |
| AC input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Input current | 5.5 A |
| Power supply type | Internal |
| Energy efficiency scale | A to G |
| Carbon emissions, energy usage (kg of CO2e) | 309.06 |
Controls & features1 detail
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
|---|
Design & dimensions18 details
| Product colour | Silver |
|---|---|
| Colour name | Platinum Silver |
| Front bezel colour | Black |
| Feet colour | Silver |
| VESA mounting | Yes |
| Height adjustment | Yes |
| Adjustable height (max) | 9 cm |
| Width (with stand) | 1223.3 mm |
| Depth (with stand) | 255 mm |
| Height (with stand) | 666.8 mm |
| Weight (with stand) | 17.8 kg |
| Width (without stand) | 1223.3 mm |
| Depth (without stand) | 111.9 mm |
| Height (without stand) | 529 mm |
| Weight (without stand) | 12.9 kg |
| Bezel width (side) | 1.03 cm |
| Bezel width (top) | 1.03 cm |
| Bezel width (bottom) | 1.58 cm |
Software & compatibility5 details
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Yes |
|---|---|
| Mac operating systems supported | MacOS |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| Compliance certificates | RoHS |
| Certification | Eye Comfort |
Further product details46 details
| Surface treatment | Anti-glare Low Reflectance |
|---|---|
| HD type | 6K Ultra HD |
| Native aspect ratio | 21:9 |
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Backlight type | Edge LED |
| Response time measurement type | GTG (Gray to Gray) |
| Response time (fast) | 5 ms |
| Pixel pitch | 0.19644 x 0.19644 mm |
| Pixel density | 129 ppi |
| Viewable size, horizontal | 120.7 cm |
| Viewable size, vertical | 50.3 cm |
| Viewable size diagonal | 130.8 cm |
| Surface hardness | 3H |
| sRGB coverage (typical) | 100% |
| Dell ComfortView technology | Yes |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 99% |
| Heat dissipation (typical) | 217.01 BTU/h |
| NVIDIA G-SYNC | No |
| AMD FreeSync | No |
| Flicker-free technology | Yes |
| Low Blue Light technology | Yes |
| Market positioning | Professional |
| Detachable stand | Yes |
| Built-in KVM switch | Yes |
| HDCP | Yes |
| Cable management | Yes |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Swivelling | Yes |
| Swivel angle range | -20 - 20° |
| Tilt adjustment | Yes |
| Tilt angle range | -5 - 10° |
| Picture-in-Picture | Yes |
| Plug and Play | Yes |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 80% |
| Operating altitude | 0 - 5000 m |
| Non-operating altitude | 0 - 12192 m |
| Stand included | Yes |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR, TCO |
| Doesn't contain | Arsenic, Mercury, PVC/BFR |
| Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e) | 323.2 |
| Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e) | 65.65 |
| Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e) | 312.09 |
| PAIA version | GaBi version 1, 2025 |
| HBR3 support | Yes |
| Picture-by-Picture (PbP) | Yes |
| Delta E | 1.5 |
Packaging & supplied accessories2 details
| Package weight | 34.9 kg |
|---|---|
| Cables included | DisplayPort, HDMI, Thunderbolt, USB Type-C to USB Type-A |
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