TechRadar95
A very capable creative QD-OLED monitor that works well day to day, but the price is steep and it is overkill unless you truly need pro-grade color.
Dell UltraSharp U3226Q
5 expert reviews#12 of 18 computer monitors
Image: Dell4/5critics
recommend
recommend
Best for colour-critical work with built-in calibration
Critics’ consensus
5 professional reviewers tested the Dell UltraSharp U3226Q, and 4 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by TechRadar, Tom's Hardware, Tom's Guide and 2 more
The catch: The price is very high for ordinary use.
Broad agreement
Scores run from 80 to 95All 5 scores printed by the outlets
Check price at Amazon
We earn a commission if you buy through these links. It never changes a score.
What do critics say about the Dell UltraSharp U3226Q?
Tom's Hardware90
Tom's Hardware is impressed by the reference-level color, convenient auto-calibration and surprisingly good gaming feel for a pro display.
Tom's Guide90
Tom's Guide thinks this is the monitor for professionals thanks to its color accuracy, self-calibration and many ports.
Expert Reviews80
Expert Reviews sees a rare, consistent professional QD-OLED with working self-calibration and fine SDR/HDR quality.
Trusted Reviews80
Trusted Reviews calls it a fantastic OLED for creatives with near-perfect color, a huge port selection and strong build.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Picture quality5 of 5
What critics dislike most
Price5 of 5
Alternatives
Not sure about the Dell UltraSharp U3226Q?
Image: Alienware
Image: Asus
Image: Alienware
Image: AlienwareAlso reviewed, not yet scored
- ASUS ProArt PA27JCV · 3 reviews so far
- ASUS ProArt PA32UCDM · 3 reviews so far
- ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG · 3 reviews so far
- ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCS · 3 reviews so far
- Alienware AW2525HM · 3 reviews so far
- Alienware AW2725D · 3 reviews so far
- Alienware AW2725DF · 3 reviews so far
- Alienware AW3425DW · 3 reviews so far
Common questions
Is the Dell UltraSharp U3226Q worth it?
Most critics think so: 4 of 5 recommend it. The price is very high for ordinary use.
Do critics agree about the Dell UltraSharp U3226Q?
Broad agreement: scores range from 80 (Expert Reviews) to 95 (TechRadar), a spread of 15 points across 5 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Dell UltraSharp U3226Q?
Price (5 of 5 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Dell UltraSharp U3226Q?
The Alienware AW3426DW (critic score 91), top pick, narrowly.