HP E45c G5 DQHD Curved Monitor

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

For **£1,090 ex-VAT**, the HP E45c G5 Curved sits in that “it better be right for your day-to-day” bracket—and honestly, it makes sense only if you’ll actually use the *space* a big curved panel gives you. This type of monitor is great for people who live in multi-window workflows: analysts juggling spreadsheets and dashboards, developers with docs + code side-by-side, finance teams comparing reports, or anyone who does a lot of desk-based work where moving between tabs is constant. The curved format usually helps reduce that edge-of-screen annoyance and makes it feel more natural for long sessions, so it’s a solid productivity pick for the right user.

Where it doesn’t make sense: if your team is mostly doing single-window work (basic office apps, light CRM, emails), or if you’re in a layout where the curve/size will fight your desk and seating position. Also, be careful if you’re buying for mixed-need teams—at this price, you’ll want to confirm the connectivity and whether you’ll actually benefit from the curved “wraparound” feeling rather than just paying for screen size. If you’re unsure, I’d rather see you benchmark alternatives that are a bit cheaper and spend the difference on proper mounts/ergonomics—because posture and viewing distance will make or break the experience more than marketing will.