Apple Studio Display (2026 vs Dell UltraSharp 27 4K U2725QE
 Apple Studio Display (2026 |  Dell UltraSharp 27 4K U2725QE | |
| The short answer | About the same A 27-inch 5K display with a 12MP camera and six speakers. Its two Thunderbolt 5 ports can charge a Mac laptop, so it suits Mac users. | About the same A 27-inch 4K monitor with an IPS Black panel, 120Hz refresh, up to 140W EPR power delivery and a height-adjustable stand. Suits laptop users wanting a sharp desk screen. Confirm local configuration and warranty first. |
| China price | No price yet | No price yet |
| US price (pre-tax) | $1,599apple.com · Checked 11-03 21:05 | $739Best Buy · Checked 11-05 21:07 |
| Gap (US pre-tax) | — | — |
| Key specs | ||
| Refresh rate | 60Hz (Apple does not publish a refresh rate for the standard model; widely reported as 60Hz) | 120Hz |
| Panel | LCD (LED backlight) | IPS Black, 3000:1 contrast ratio |
| HDR | No HDR support (SDR, 600 nits) | VESA DisplayHDR 600; 600 nits peak brightness |
| USB-C power delivery | Up to 96W host charging via the upstream Thunderbolt 5 port | Up to 140W EPR |
| Size | 27-inch | 27-inch |
| Resolution | 5K Retina (14.7 million pixels) | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) |
| Ports | 2× Thunderbolt 5 ports, 2× USB-C ports | 1x HDMI 2.1, 2x DisplayPort 1.4 (in and out), Thunderbolt 4 upstream (up to 140W) and downstream, USB-C 10Gbps upstream, USB-A and USB-C 10Gbps hub ports, 1x RJ45 2.5GbE, 1x 3.5mm audio line-out |
| Stand adjustment | Tilt-adjustable stand (30°); tilt-and-height-adjustable stand (105 mm) and VESA mount adapter available as options | Height, tilt, swivel, pivot |