Side-by-side comparison based on expert reviews and community consensus.
Dell Alienware AW3425DW
Best OverallHP E45c G5
Best Large-Screen ProductivityPrice
$800-$1,000
$700-$900
Summary
Top-rated QD-OLED ultrawide by expert testers and beloved by Reddit owners alike. Outstanding picture quality and performance make it the consensus pick for serious buyers.
PCMag's overall top ultrawide pick at 45 inches — a spectacular substitute for two QHD monitors with great color, strong ergonomics, and creative screen-partitioning features.
Pros
- QD-OLED panel with outstanding picture quality
- High-end gaming performance with excellent refresh rate
- Extremely reliable build quality per long-term owners
- Strong consensus across both expert and community sources
- 45-inch screen replaces two QHD monitors effectively
- Great color coverage for creative and office work
- Plethora of ports for connectivity
- Built-in screen partitioning tools for multitasking
Cons
- Premium price puts it out of budget range for many
- OLED panels require burn-in precautions
- Overkill for purely productivity-focused users
- Very large footprint requires a big desk
- Not optimized for gaming use cases
- Higher price point for a non-OLED display
Our take
When both rtings.com and Reddit owners are raving about the same monitor, that's your answer. The AW3425DW is the ultrawide to beat right now.
If you want to ditch your dual-monitor setup entirely, the HP E45c G5 is the most practical large-screen ultrawide money can buy for office work.
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