Dell UltraSharp U3226Q / ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP

Dell UltraSharp U3226Q: U3226Q · PW88C · 31.5-inch · black

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP: PG27AQDP · 26.5-inch WOLED, 2560 × 1440, 480 Hz; single model

SpecificationDell UltraSharp U3226QASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP
Release year20262024
Display31.5-inch QD-OLED · 3840 × 2160 Dell—
Refresh rate120 Hz DellUp to 480 Hz

480 Hz improves motion clarity in fast games; reaching it also needs the graphics card to render close to 480 frames.

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Pixel density140 ppi Dell—
Typical brightness300 nits Dell—
Peak HDR brightness1000 nits · 3% APL

Small bright-area condition, not sustained full-screen brightness.

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HDR formatsDolby Vision, PQ, HLG; DisplayHDR True Black 500 Dell—
Colour coverage99% DCI-P3 / Display P3; 94% Adobe RGB; 100% sRGB

Manufacturer typical figures, using different CIE measurement spaces.

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Pixel response0.03 ms GtG

Not total input lag.

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SurfaceAnti-glare low-reflectance coating Dell—
CalibrationBuilt-in colorimeter; settings stored on the monitor Dell—
Video inputs2 × HDMI 2.1 FRL; 1 × DisplayPort 1.4 Dell1 × DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC), 2 × HDMI 2.1 (FRL)

DSC compresses the signal in a way considered visually lossless so that 1440p 480 Hz fits within DisplayPort 1.4 bandwidth.

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Thunderbolt upstreamThunderbolt 4; video/data; up to 140 W EPR

Requires a compatible computer and cable.

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Thunderbolt downstreamThunderbolt 4 daisy chain; up to 15 W Dell—
USB upstream1 × USB-C 10 Gbit/s; data only Dell—
USB downstream3 × USB-A 10 Gbit/s; 2 × USB-C 10 Gbit/s / up to 27 W Dell—
NetworkRJ45 · 10/100/1000/2500 Mbit/s Dell—
Multiple sourcesKVM, PIP and PBP Dell—
Stand150 mm height; −5°/+21° tilt; ±30° swivel; ±90° pivot DellTilt +20°/−5°, swivel ±30°, pivot ±90°, height 0–110 mm; 100 × 100 VESA; 1/4-inch tripod socket ASUS
Audio / cameraNo built-in speakers or webcam Dell—
Panel—26.5-inch WOLED; anti-glare surface

WOLED uses a white OLED layer with colour filters; each pixel makes its own light, so blacks switch fully off.

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Resolution—2560 × 1440, 16:9 ASUS
Response time—0.03 ms (GtG)

GtG is the grey-to-grey pixel transition time, not total input lag.

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Brightness and contrast—HDR peak 1,300 cd/m²; contrast 1,500,000:1 (typical)

The peak figure applies to a small part of the screen; ASUS notes that peak brightness may vary with colour pre-calibration.

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Colour—99% DCI-P3, 135% sRGB; 10-bit; ΔE < 2

A colour pre-calibration report is included in the box.

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HDR and certifications—HDR10; VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black ASUS
Variable refresh—VESA AdaptiveSync Display 480Hz; AMD FreeSync Premium; G-SYNC Compatible

Variable refresh matches the monitor’s rate to the graphics card’s frame rate to prevent tearing.

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Other connections—2 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A hub, headphone jack; no speakers ASUS
Power consumption—Under 27 W in use; under 0.5 W standby, 0.3 W off ASUS
Size and weight—With stand 60.5 × 54.8 × 27.4 cm, 6.2 kg; without stand 60.5 × 35.1 × 5.0 cm, 3.5 kg

ASUS states the dimensions are estimates and may vary by region.

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Warranty—3 years, including OLED burn-in

Burn-in is when long-static images leave a mark on an OLED panel; the OLED Care features aim to reduce it.

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In the box—DisplayPort cable, Ultra High Speed HDMI cable, USB 3.2 cable, power adapter, VESA mount kit, calibration report, ROG pouch ASUS