Side-by-side comparison based on expert reviews and community consensus.
Dell UltraSharp U3425WE
Best for ProductivityHP E45c G5
Best Large-Screen ProductivityPrice
$600-$800
$700-$900
Summary
Wirecutter's top pick for most people, with better contrast, higher refresh rate, and more useful features than competing work-focused ultrawides. A serious multitasking powerhouse.
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
- Better contrast than most IPS competitors
- Higher refresh rate than typical productivity monitors
- Feature-rich with strong port selection
- Wirecutter's top recommendation for most buyers
- 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
- Not an OLED, so gaming visuals lag behind AW3425DW
- Premium pricing for a non-gaming monitor
- Curved screen may not suit all desk setups
- Very large footprint requires a big desk
- Not optimized for gaming use cases
- Higher price point for a non-OLED display
Our take
If you're buying an ultrawide primarily for work, this is the one Wirecutter recommends without hesitation — and the specs back it up.
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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