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Dell's UltraSharp U5226KW is a 52-inch 6K (6144x2560) monitor running at 120Hz, priced at $2,899. It features extensive connectivity including Thunderbolt 4 with 140W power delivery, 2.5GbE Ethernet, multiple USB-C and USB-A ports, HDMI 2.1 FRL, and DisplayPort 1.4. A built-in KVM switch with picture-in-picture/picture-by-picture modes allows it to effectively replace multiple monitors. The IPS Black curved panel (4200R) delivers excellent color reproduction. On Linux, AMD Radeon users should use DisplayPort due to missing AMDGPU HDMI 2.1 FRL support, while NVIDIA works on both interfaces. At 129 PPI the pixel density is slightly lower than smaller 4K monitors but still visually impressive. The reviewer found it a compelling value proposition for power users managing multiple systems.

Dell UltraSharp U5226KW: An Outstanding 52-Inch 6K Monitor With Extensive Connectivity Review