Dell's new 32-inch, 6K monitor packs IPS Black tech and a 4K webcam

[Shawn Knight]

What just happened? Dell has introduced what it is calling the world's first 6K-resolution monitor with IPS Black panel technology, which reportedly delivers higher contrast and deeper blacks compared to conventional IPS panels.

The Dell UltraSharp 32 6K monitor (model U3224KB) crams 6,144 x 2,456 pixels into a 31.5-inch IPS Black panel with a contrast ratio of 2,000:1, 1.07 billion colors that cover 99 percent of the DCI-P3 and Display P3 gamut. It is also Vesa DisplayHDR 600 certified.

According to Dell's commissioned Hot Tech study, monitors with IPS Black tech afford up to 41 percent deeper black levels and up to 1.2 times better color accuracy over conventional IPS tech, especially when displaying low grays. The company also cited a Forrester report claiming more than 50 percent of employees surveyed rated external monitors as the most important device to maximize productivity.

Dell's latest also packs a 4K dual gain HDR webcam with a multi-element lens flanked by dual 14W speakers mounted above the screen, and has quick access, pop-down front-facing ports. Speaking of connectivity, there are plenty more I/O ports around back including an HDMI 2.1 connector, a mini DisplayPort 2.1 connector, Thunderbolt 4 downstream, USB-C upstream, Thunderbolt 4 (140W PD), USB-A and an RJ45 lock slot.

I'm all for excess, but only when it makes sense. Having previously tried a 32" 4K display, I'm not certain that bumping up to 6K would do much for me at that screen size – at least, not when running 1:1. Even sitting close, I imagine text would be too close for comfort.

What do you consider the sweet spot in terms of resolution versus screen size? And do you subscribe to the notion that it's possible to sit too close to a screen, or is that total nonsense in your book?

Dell's new UltraSharp 32 6K monitor will be available sometime in the first half of 2023. Unfortunately, pricing wasn't mentioned but for comparison, the UltraSharp 32 4K (model U3223QE) is priced at $919.99 on Dell's website as of this writing.

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[punctualturn]

Ok, which GPU's beside the reference AMD ones comes with USB-C ports?

The lack of Display Ports is insane.

Edit Maybe I missed that this is a Mac monitor?

 

[StrikerRocket]

Ok, which GPU's beside the reference AMD ones comes with USB-C ports?

The lack of Display Ports is insane.

Edit Maybe I missed that this is a Mac monitor?

There's a mini Display Port 2.1.
Would need an adaptor though I guess...

 

[VitalyT]

Will I be able to get the maximum out of it with my ancient DP 1.4a RTX 3080Ti?

If so, then I'm all in, this is my kind of product! I'm currently using DELL U3219Q.

 

[Nanochip]

Look at dell and Samsung releasing offerings that attempt to put the overpriced studio display with a janky webcam to shame.

 

[Mr Majestyk]

Don't see the point of a 6K 32" monitor that will need 200% scaling and leave you with same real estate as 1440p or so. Great for photo editing. 4K @ 32" is the sweet spot IMO. Maybe as a 36" it would be nice if you could run it at 150% scaling at most.

 

[Nanochip]

Don't see the point of a 6K 32" monitor that will need 200% scaling and leave you with same real estate as 1440p or so. Great for photo editing. 4K @ 32" is the sweet spot IMO. Maybe as a 36" it would be nice if you could run it at 150% scaling at most.

macOS retina resolutions.

 

[DaveBG]

Don't see the point of a 6K 32" monitor that will need 200% scaling and leave you with same real estate as 1440p or so. Great for photo editing. 4K @ 32" is the sweet spot IMO. Maybe as a 36" it would be nice if you could run it at 150% scaling at most.

I tun 4k at 40" with no scaling and this is the sweet spot.

 

[zamroni111]

Is it using dual lcd mechanism like sony reference monitor and discontinued hisense tv?