Best curved monitors for work and gaming

Top pick: Dell UltraSharp 40 Curved Thunderbolt Hub (U4025QW). It's the one monitor that does both jobs without compromise: a 5K2K IPS Black panel that's sharp and colour-accurate for spreadsheets, code and design, 120 Hz so games feel smooth, and Thunderbolt 4 with 140 W charging so one cable powers and connects a laptop. Built-in hub means fewer docks on the desk.

Who the others suit:

• Alienware 39 5K OLED — if gaming comes first: OLED contrast, 165 Hz, still 5K2K for work.
• LG 45" OLED 45GX950A-B — big, immersive OLED for mixed use; best if you want one screen for both.
• Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 57" — for a wall of screen and 240 Hz; needs serious desk depth.
• Samsung Odyssey G55T 34" — the sensible budget entry to curved ultrawide.
• HP E45c G5 / HP 740PM — dual-QHD and 5K2K productivity-first options with USB-C docking.
• Samsung Essential S3 27" / Gawfolk 27" — cheap, gentle curve for office work only; 100 Hz won't impress gamers.

Check your desk depth before going past 34": the 45–57" models need a lot of room.