Dell went unapologetically big at CES 2026 with the launch of the Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor, a massive 52-inch ultrawide display that feels less like a monitor and more like a full-blown workstation command centre. Touted as the world’s first 52-inch curved 6K monitor, the new UltraSharp features a massive 6,144 x 2,560 resolution spread across a 21:9 panel with a gentle 4200R curve. Despite its sheer size, Dell is positioning it as a cleaner alternative to cluttered multi-monitor setups, especially for professionals who constantly juggle windows, dashboards, timelines, and data feeds.
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The display boasts Dell’s IPS Black panel technology, which pushes contrast up to 2,000:1 while avoiding the burn-in concerns that come with OLED. The panel refreshes at up to 120Hz and supports variable refresh rate, making everyday motion feel smoother even outside of gaming. With a pixel density of 129 PPI, the UltraSharp 52 sits firmly in the productivity-first category, prioritising screen real estate and clarity over retina-level sharpness at close viewing distances.
If you thought that the sheer size of the monitor was enough to grab attention, wait for what lies behind the screen. The UltraSharp 52 doubles as a Thunderbolt 4 docking hub, offering a frankly absurd number of ports. You get dual HDMI 2.1, dual DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 4 with 140W power delivery, multiple USB-C and USB-A ports, and a 2.5Gbps Ethernet jack. Dell is clearly betting that this display will become the single connection point for an entire desk.
That ambition extends to multitasking. The monitor can display up to four PCs at once using screen partitioning, with built-in KVM support allowing users to control all connected systems using one keyboard and mouse. Dell’s internal multi-stream transport treats each screen segment as an independent display, which should make window management far more seamless than traditional picture-by-picture setups.
Dell says the UltraSharp 52 is aimed squarely at professionals who never seem to have enough screen space. Financial traders, engineers, data scientists, developers, CAD users, and executives are the clear target audience. According to Dell, the monitor offers over 61,000 more pixels and around 25 percent higher pixel density compared to a setup using two 27-inch QHD monitors and a 43-inch 4K display, all while taking up less physical desk space.
Beyond raw size and connectivity, Dell has also leaned into comfort and long-session usability. The display includes an ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts brightness and colour temperature, along with top-tier TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification. Integrated 9W speakers are built in, and the optional stand supports height, tilt, swivel, and slant adjustments.
The UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor, model U5226KW, is available globally already. Pricing is set at $2,899.99 with the stand included, or $2,799.99 without. The India pricing and availability details are yet to be announced. But looking at the global pricing, it is safe to assume that this will be an expensive, higher-end laptop.
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