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The 5 Best Curved Monitors of 2025

Updated May 01, 2025 at 01:46 pm
Best Curved Monitors

Curved displays can be helpful for various usages, as the edges of the screen are brought closer to you, creating a more immersive experience. The curved monitor market has a bunch of different models available, and while many focus on gaming, there are some with productivity features. Even a monitor's curvature changes from model to model, and the curve radius defines the shape of the curve. A smaller number, like 800R, is more aggressive, while a 2500R curve is more subtle. We list the monitor's curve in each review as part of our extensive testing that includes nearly 400 tests.

Many curved monitors have a 21:9 ultrawide aspect ratio, which provides more horizontal screen space than 16:9 monitors, but there are also curved 16:9 displays, including those with a 4k resolution for sharp images. As there are so many different options available, there's no perfect solution for everyone, but considering your personal needs and budget is a good place to start. For example, you'll want a fast response time and good picture quality for gaming, while having high brightness is useful for working in well-lit rooms.

We've bought and tested over 350 monitors, and below are our picks for the best curved monitors available to buy. Check out our recommendations for the best curved gaming monitors, the best ultrawide monitors, and the best 34-49 inch monitors.

Quick Look

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Best Curved Monitor: Dell Alienware AW3225QF
PC Gaming
9.0
Office
7.5
SDR Picture
10
4k, 32-inch with remarkable picture quality & smooth motion.
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Best Ultrawide Curved Monitor: LG 34GS95QE-B
PC Gaming
9.0
Office
7.2
SDR Picture
9.9
34-inch ultrawide with 240Hz refresh rate—less vivid colors.
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Best Curved Monitor For Work: Dell U4025QW
PC Gaming
6.3
Office
8.1
SDR Picture
7.5
Dedicated work display with a massive USB hub, large screen.
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Best Budget Curved Monitor: Dell S3422DWG
PC Gaming
7.2
Office
7.4
SDR Picture
8.3
Entry-level ultrawide. Good for gaming, but limited picture.
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Best Cheap Curved Monitor: Gigabyte GS27QC
 Product is using an older test methodology
PC Gaming
6.9
Office
6.7
SDR Picture
7.7
Basic 16:9 model with gaming perks—step down in performance.
  1. Best Curved Monitor

    The best curved monitor we've tested is the Dell Alienware AW3225QF. It's a premium 4k, 32-inch QD-OLED monitor that's focused on gaming. You can get it directly from Dell's website if you can't find it available through retailers. It provides outstanding gaming performance, and it provides a smooth and detailed gaming experience thanks to its high resolution and 240Hz refresh rate. It has a near-instantaneous response time, resulting in crisp motion, and it even has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth to take full advantage of modern graphics cards and gaming consoles.

    In terms of picture quality, its QD-OLED panel makes it an incredible choice if you just want to sit back and watch HDR content. It has a near-infinite contrast ratio with deep and inky blacks in dark rooms, and it gets bright enough for highlights to pop. This monitor also displays a wide range of colors that look extremely vivid. One thing to note is that OLEDs risk permanent burn-in with constant exposure to the same static elements over time, and the black levels rise in bright rooms. This means it performs best in dark rooms, and you can reduce the risk of burn-in by using it for varied content.

  2. Best Ultrawide Curved Monitor

    If you're looking for a high-end curved ultrawide display, then check out the 34-inch LG 34GS95QE-B. Its 21:9 aspect ratio offers a more immersive feel with more horizontal screen space, but it still has less total screen space than the Dell Alienware AW3225QF. It has a few differences with the Dell in terms of performance, though. Because it uses a WOLED panel, colors aren't as vivid as on the QD-OLED panel of the Dell, and small highlights don't pop as much. The LG also has a lower resolution, and the text clarity is worse.

    That said, it still offers all the benefits of an OLED, like a near-instantaneous response time for sharp motion, and its 240Hz refresh rate has a smooth feel. It also displays deep, inky blacks in dark rooms without any blooming. Although the black levels rise in bright rooms, negatively impacting the picture quality, its matte screen coating does a fantastic job at reducing glare. However, if you don't want a monitor with a matte coating, the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF is a good alternative with a glossy coating. It has a QD-OLED panel with more vivid colors, but it can be harder to find and has a lower refresh rate.

  3. Best Curved Monitor For Work

    If you want a curved monitor only for work, consider the Dell U4025QW. It has fewer gaming features and worse picture quality than both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF and the LG 34GS95QE-B, but these differences don't have a big impact on productivity. However, instead of high-end picture quality, it has a much bigger 40-inch screen with a 5k2k resolution and high pixel density, producing extremely sharp text. It has many productivity features that make it great for office use, and it doesn't risk permanent burn-in like the OLEDs, either.

    Its massive USB hub includes five USB-C ports, and it supports Thunderbolt 4. This lets you display an image from a compatible laptop and charge it with the same cable. It also has a few handy features, like Picture-in-Picture/Picture-by-Picture modes to display images from two sources simultaneously, and it even supports daisy chaining. There's also a KVM switch that makes it easy to switch between different sources and use the same keyboard and mouse, which is ideal for multitasking. If you don't need something so big and prefer saving money, check out the Dell U3425WE, but it has worse text clarity.

  4. Best Budget Curved Monitor

    If you don't need a high-end display for gaming or a work-oriented monitor like the Dell U4025QW and you're on a budget, check out the Dell S3422DWG. It has the same 34-inch screen size and 1440p resolution as the LG 34GS95QE-B, but the main trade-off is that it has worse picture quality, which is what you must expect if you want to save some money. Instead of the QD-OLED panel, it has an LED-backlit LCD panel. Highlights don't pop, and HDR colors aren't as vivid, but it has a good contrast ratio and gets bright enough to fight glare in a well-lit room.

    Unfortunately, its narrow viewing angles make the screen look washed out from the sides, so it's not a good choice for co-op gaming. Luckily, the curved screen brings the edges closer to you, so the sides don't look too washed out when you're sitting directly in front of it. Despite being a low-cost option, it still delivers a good gaming experience. It has VRR support to reduce screen tearing, but fast-moving objects look somewhat blurry and have smearing behind them.

  5. Best Cheap Curved Monitor

    If you need a simple and cheap curved monitor, there are a few decent options, although most have a 16:9 aspect ratio, so they aren't ultrawides like the Dell S3422DWG. If you're interested in that, the Gigabyte GS27QC is a decent choice that works well for gaming. It's a step down in overall performance compared to the Dell because it doesn't get as bright, so it's better to use it in a dark room, as it displays deep blacks next to bright highlights.

    Besides that, it has a max 170Hz refresh rate that you can achieve over a DisplayPort connection, but like the Dell, fast-moving objects look blurry and have smearing behind them. Unfortunately, the monitor isn't very versatile for other uses as it has narrow viewing angles, but this is the case for most curved entry-level displays anyway. It also has terrible ergonomics, so you may want to consider getting a third-party stand or mount if you want to adjust the screen often.

Notable Mentions

  • LG 40WP95C-W: 

    The LG 40WP95C-W is a productivity monitor with a 40-inch, 5k2k screen like the Dell U4025QW and tends to cost less. It's a good option for work, but it has fewer features than the Dell, as it has a smaller USB hub.

     See our review
  • Samsung Odyssey OLED G9/G95SC S49CG95: 

    The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9/G95SC S49CG95 is a super ultrawide QD-OLED monitor with a 49-inch screen. Consider this if you want a bigger screen than the LG 34GS95QE-B with more vivid colors, but its large size may not be ideal for everyone.

     See our review
  • MSI MPG 341CQPX QD-OLED: 

    The MSI MPG 341CQPX QD-OLED is an ultrawide monitor with better picture quality than the LG 34GS95QE-B thanks to its QD-OLED panel with more vivid colors. It also has extra productivity features, like a KVM switch, but it can be harder to find than the LG.

     See our review
  • Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 S32BG85: 

    The Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 S32BG85 is a high-end 4k, 240Hz monitor. It's an alternative to the Dell Alienware AW3225QF if you don't want an OLED, as it uses Mini LED backlighting, but that means its picture quality is worse than the Dell.

     See our review

Recent Updates

  1. May 01, 2025: 

    We replaced the MSI MPG 341CQPX QD-OLED with the LG 34GS95QE-B, as the MSI is harder to find. We also removed the Corsair XENEON FLEX 45WQHD240 from the Notable Mentions and added the 341CQPX and the Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 S32BG85 as Notable Mentions.

  2. Feb 19, 2025: 

    We introduced a new format to the article and updated the text to reflect these changes.

  3. Nov 28, 2024: 

    We replaced the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF with the MSI MPG 341CQPX QD-OLED because it has a higher refresh rate and more features.

  4. Sep 06, 2024: We replaced the MSI MEG 342C QD-OLED with the LG 34GS95QE-B in the Notable Mentions because the MSI is hard to find.

  5. Jun 19, 2024: Replacing the LG 40WP95C-W with the Dell U4025QW for consistency with other recommendations as the Dell has more features. Renaming the Dell S3422DWG and the Gigabyte GS27QC to 'Best Budget' and 'Best Cheap' to reflect their current market position. Also replaced the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G85SB S34BG85 and the LG 34GP950G-B with the MSI MEG 342C QD-OLED and the LG 40WP95C-W in Notable Mentions to reflect the current market.

All Reviews

Our recommendations are based on what we think are the best monitors with a curved screen currently available. They're adapted to be valid for most people in each price range. Our rating is based on our review, factoring in price, and feedback from our visitors.

If you'd prefer to make your own decision, here's the list of all the curved monitors we've tested. Be careful not to get too caught up in the details. Most monitors are good enough to please most people, and the things we fault monitors on are often not noticeable unless you really look for them.

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