Dell’s U3224KB, the 6K 32-inch monitor it announced at CES, goes on sale today for $3,199.99. That’s more than $1,000 cheaper than Apple’s $4,999 32-inch Pro Display XDR, which is also aimed at professionals with a similar high-resolution 6K panel. But Dell’s monitor packs a host of other features, such as a built-in webcam, speakers, and KVM switch, so it can work with two computers at the same time. Dell’s awards ceremony coincides with the company’s launch of a new 38-inch curved ultra-wide display.
It is clear that the specifications of the monitors from Dell and Apple are not identical. Most notably, Dell’s monitor is DisplayHDR 600 certified, suggesting a peak brightness close to 600 nits versus 1,600 nits on Apple’s monitor. There’s also no mention of any full local dimming technology with Dell’s monitor, just an LG Display IPS Black panel.
But Dell has thrown a feature sink into the U3224KB in an effort to make it more of a one-stop-shop productivity accessory. There’s a built-in 4K HDR webcam, dual 14W speakers, echo cancellation microphones, a host of USB-C and USB-A ports, and a Thunderbolt 4 connector that can deliver up to 140W of power to a connected laptop. There’s also the option to connect two computers and control both with a single mouse and keyboard thanks to a built-in KVM, and content from both machines can be displayed simultaneously.
Yes, the result is a monitor with a large forehead bezel, and the refresh rate is equal to just 60hz. But if the combined specs are good enough for your needs, the Dell UltraSharp 32 6K Monitor (U3224KB) makes a strong case for packing multiple PC accessories into one unit.
In addition, Dell is also announcing the UltraSharp 38 Curved USB-C Hub Monitor (U3824DW), a 37.5-inch display with a resolution of 3840 x 1600. There is no built-in webcam with this model, but it still offers a built-in KVM to control two PCs simultaneously, and up to 90W charging for a connected laptop. It will go on sale June 22 for $1,529.99.
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