Just when we thought 4K was starting to become popular among consumers, it has already become obsolete.

On Thursday, Dell unveiled its new UltraSharp 27 Ultra HD 5K Monitor, which it claims is the “world’s first” 5K display. In terms of resolution, the 27-inch monitor has a 5,120 x 2,880 resolution which puts it at four times that of Quad HD (2,560 x 1,440) and seven times the pixels of Full HD (1,920 x 1,080). In terms of pixel density, it boasts 218 PPI which puts it at just shy of that of the MacBook Pro with Retina Display (220 PPI).

According to Dell’s press release, the monitor also features “immersive acoustics” with a pair of 16W integrated Harmon Kardon speakers. It includes Dell PremierColor and an anti-smudge/anti-reflective glass design. It will also include six USB ports as well as a media card reader.

Dell did not release any specifics about the technology powering the monitor. However, AnandTech speculates that the monitor is actually two 2,560 x 2,880 panels stitiched together to provide 5,120 pixels horizontally.

One will also obviously need a powerful graphics card to go along with the monitor. Maximum PC took the monitor for a test drive on a workstation-class NVIDIA Quadro K5000 video card.

If you’re planning on buying this monitor, then you should really start saving now. The UltraSharp 27 Ultra HD 5K Monitor is scheduled to go on sale in the fourth quarter for $2,500.

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