Dell UltraSharp U3226Q 32 4K QD-OLED monitor review: A creator's dream panel with a jarring price tag

I’ve been a huge fan of Dell displays for a long time.

So, when I first saw the UltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED (U3226Q), I thought two things: What a long name , and Wow, that looks incredible .

I have got really used to my 52-inch beast from Dell, so I know they are capable of delivering spectacular quality and novel ideas.

So, the idea of Dell jumping feet first into a creative monitor is really exciting… and they did it very, very well.

This monitor has DisplayHDR True Black; it’s a QD-OLED anti-glare coating; it's a 120Hz, 4K panel; and it’s built from the ground up for color-critical workflows that are vital to getting the colors just right.

There’s a magnetic shade for use in areas with harsh or inconsistent lighting, a built-in colorimeter, and up to 1000 nits of peak brightness.

The specs are incredible, and rightfully so; this monitor is truly brilliant in all of the best ways.

As long as you forget that unseemly price tag.

Dell UltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED: Price and availability (Image credit: Collin Probst // Future ) The Dell UltraSharp 32-inch 4K QD-OLED can be purchased for $2,440 at Dell in the US.

And in the UK, it's got an equivalent cost of £2,405 at Dell UK .

It's also available from a range of other retailers, but not reliably so. (Image credit: Collin Probst // Future ) Dell UltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED: Unboxing and First Impressions I haven't really used it on a monitor or with shaders before; however, I've recently seen several.

I didn't really understand why it would be used, but now, after seeing half a dozen monitor shaders in the last six months, I have a pretty good idea of why you would want them, why you would need them, and why you wouldn't need them.

Right away, I noticed just how sleek and polished this monitor looks.

Granted, I have very good experience with Dell monitors at this point, but I still recognize the build quality on this thing, even from first on most The packaging is pretty straightforward.