Dell unveils 52-inch pseudo-6K monitor that's bound to give you a neck torticollis — but if you want a true 6K experience, don't buy it
Dell’s 52-inch UltraSharp monitor offers four virtual desktops, a wide IPS Black panel, extensive ports, and ergonomic adjustments, but lacks true 6K resolution.
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- Dell UltraSharp 52 supports dividing the screen into up to four desktops
- Each virtual desktop measures 1536 x 2560 when split into four sections
- The panel uses IPS Black technology and supports variable 120Hz refresh rates
At CES 2026, Dell unveiled the 52-inch UltraSharp Thunderbolt Hub Monitor (U5226KW), measuring 48.16 inches wide with a panel marketed at 6144 x 2560 resolution.
According to the company, the screen can be divided into up to four distinct virtual desktops, allowing separate content spaces on the same display.
The sheer size of the monitor means users may need to move their head and neck frequently to view the entire screen comfortably.
Pixel density below the standard 6K
Despite its advertised 6K resolution, the horizontal and vertical pixel counts do not fully meet a standard 6K format, meaning it does not deliver the exact pixel density of a true 6K display.
Its listed pixel density is 129 pixels per inch, roughly comparable to that of a 32-inch 4K monitor.
When divided into four virtual desktops, each section measures 1536 x 2560, and when divided into three, each measures 2048 x 2560.
The monitor uses an IPS Black panel with support for variable refresh rates and a 120Hz refresh specification.
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It supports wide viewing angles of 178 degrees both horizontally and vertically, and has a curvature of 4200R.
Native contrast is rated at 2000:1, and peak brightness is specified at 400cd/m².
For color coverage, it supports 99% of the DCI-P3 color gamut and 100% of both the sRGB and BT.709 gamuts, with calibration accuracy rated at E < 1.5.
Anti-glare and low-reflection treatments are applied to the screen surface, and low blue light and flicker-free technologies are included.