Today Dell announced a beefed up monitor to expand the limited options available to creative professionals who want more pixels. With a resolution of 6144×3456, the Dell UltraSharp 32 6K Monitor (U3224KB) sits firmly in the professional category, right next to the likes of Apple's 6K Pro Display XDR. We briefly checked out the U3224KB in person in New York, and it showed strong contrast thanks to IPS Black technology, along with several built-in extras that help it stand out. And we're not just talking about the free support.
6K resolution
Dell's U3224KB is a 31.5-inch monitor with an aspect ratio of 16:9 and a refresh rate of 60Hz. When we saw it at a press event, a A company spokesperson said the monitor's form factor was based on power users' preference for 220 to 260 pixels per inch (ppi) in high-end laptops. Dell wanted to pack this same level of pixel density into a 32-inch class display, a popular size among its users.
The U3224KB has a pixel density of 223.79ppi, to be precise, which makes it significantly more pixel dense than a 31.5-inch, 4K (3840×2160) monitor like the Dell UltraSharp U3223QZ (139.87ppi). The Dell monitor also gives you more pixels per inch than a 27-inch 5K (5120×2880) monitor like Apple's Studio Display (217.57 ppi) and even the Pro Display XDR monitor. Apple's display is a hair larger, at 32 inches, with a slightly lower resolution of 6016×3384, giving you 215.7 ppi.
Enlarge / Dell's 6K monitor has auto KVM and supports picture-in-picture and picture-by-picture.
Charon Harding
At 21,233,664 pixels, the U3224KB occupies an elite class of UltraSharps that goes beyond the typical appeal of Dell's monitor lineup of sleek designs and a selection of solid ports, including USB-C connectivity. Offering 44% more screen real estate than a 5K monitor like the Studio Display, Dell says this monitor is aimed at creators, such as designers and engineers. Vendor sees professionals using the monitor for tasks like creating fine detail in artwork and UI or working with high-resolution photos or video while having pixels left over for additional windows and tools .
This niche category means things like image quality and precision are of the utmost importance, and it also means the U3224KB faces stiff, benchmark-level competition.
Bet on IPS Black
And to meet this challenge, Dell is betting on IPS Black, a type of LG screen with IPS technology introduced in early 2022. IPS Black differs from standard IPS LCD screens by claiming 35% deeper black levels. As such, the U3224KB is claimed to have twice the contrast of an average IPS monitor, at 2,000:1. It also claims a peak brightness of 500 nits with SDR content.
So far, the IPS Black has done relatively well in delivering noticeably improved contrast and image quality compared to a quality monitor using traditional IPS. We've already tested two IPS Black monitors, also from Dell. The UltraSharp U3223QZ showed 1.86...
Today Dell announced a beefed up monitor to expand the limited options available to creative professionals who want more pixels. With a resolution of 6144×3456, the Dell UltraSharp 32 6K Monitor (U3224KB) sits firmly in the professional category, right next to the likes of Apple's 6K Pro Display XDR. We briefly checked out the U3224KB in person in New York, and it showed strong contrast thanks to IPS Black technology, along with several built-in extras that help it stand out. And we're not just talking about the free support.
6K resolution
Dell's U3224KB is a 31.5-inch monitor with an aspect ratio of 16:9 and a refresh rate of 60Hz. When we saw it at a press event, a A company spokesperson said the monitor's form factor was based on power users' preference for 220 to 260 pixels per inch (ppi) in high-end laptops. Dell wanted to pack this same level of pixel density into a 32-inch class display, a popular size among its users.
The U3224KB has a pixel density of 223.79ppi, to be precise, which makes it significantly more pixel dense than a 31.5-inch, 4K (3840×2160) monitor like the Dell UltraSharp U3223QZ (139.87ppi). The Dell monitor also gives you more pixels per inch than a 27-inch 5K (5120×2880) monitor like Apple's Studio Display (217.57 ppi) and even the Pro Display XDR monitor. Apple's display is a hair larger, at 32 inches, with a slightly lower resolution of 6016×3384, giving you 215.7 ppi.
Enlarge / Dell's 6K monitor has auto KVM and supports picture-in-picture and picture-by-picture.
Charon Harding
At 21,233,664 pixels, the U3224KB occupies an elite class of UltraSharps that goes beyond the typical appeal of Dell's monitor lineup of sleek designs and a selection of solid ports, including USB-C connectivity. Offering 44% more screen real estate than a 5K monitor like the Studio Display, Dell says this monitor is aimed at creators, such as designers and engineers. Vendor sees professionals using the monitor for tasks like creating fine detail in artwork and UI or working with high-resolution photos or video while having pixels left over for additional windows and tools .
This niche category means things like image quality and precision are of the utmost importance, and it also means the U3224KB faces stiff, benchmark-level competition.
Bet on IPS Black
And to meet this challenge, Dell is betting on IPS Black, a type of LG screen with IPS technology introduced in early 2022. IPS Black differs from standard IPS LCD screens by claiming 35% deeper black levels. As such, the U3224KB is claimed to have twice the contrast of an average IPS monitor, at 2,000:1. It also claims a peak brightness of 500 nits with SDR content.
So far, the IPS Black has done relatively well in delivering noticeably improved contrast and image quality compared to a quality monitor using traditional IPS. We've already tested two IPS Black monitors, also from Dell. The UltraSharp U3223QZ showed 1.86...
Enlarge / Dell's next UltraSharp 32 6K monitor (U3224KB).
Charon Harding
Enlarge / Dell's 6K monitor has auto KVM and supports picture-in-picture and picture-by-picture.
Charon Harding
