Dell - UltraSharp 40 Curved WUHD Monitor - U4021QW

39" (well 40") since I got used to starting with my previous Dell U4021QW, then U4025QW.

Have been using the Dell U4021QW for a couple of years with an M1. Always switched between 5k (too small) and 2560x1080 (too big) until I found BetterDisplay. With 120% scaling, it is perfect. My XBox uses 4K at 60FPS. I think the newer U4025QW supports 120Hz I recently tried out the Samsung S9 Viewfinity with the same resolution as the Mac Studio Display, but noped out immediately. What was I even thinking.

Hey, I'll chip in since I'm in the same boat, I can also grab U4021QW for $600 in perfect condition and warranty and I've been eyeing U4021QW - these can be had for around $900 if you get lucky. U4021QM is 60Hz, both HDMI outputs can only do 30Hz so you need to use USB-C and/or DP. U4025Q is 120Hz and there was a recent firmware update that addresses some MAC issues. I'm personally rocking AW3821DW and U3818DW. I do enjoy playing games here and there but I see no difference 60Hz vs 144Hz when it comes to productivity. I may grab U4021Qw just to check out since the price is so good. It's up to you how much you want to spend. HTH.

Hey, I'll chip in since I'm in the same boat, I can also grab U4021QW for $600 in perfect condition and warranty and I've been eyeing U4021QW - these can be had for around $900 if you get lucky. U4021QM is 60Hz, both HDMI outputs can only do 30Hz so you need to use USB-C and/or DP. U4025Q is 120Hz and there was a recent firmware update that addresses some MAC issues. I'm personally rocking AW3821DW and U3818DW. I do enjoy playing games here and there but I see no difference 60Hz vs 144Hz when it comes to productivity. I may grab U4021Qw just to check out since the price is so good. It's up to you how much you want to spend. HTH.

Dell 40” is the best monitor for productivity.

I’ve had two of the U4021 versions for 3.5 years now. They are near perfect productivity monitors, and I imagine the U4025 is even better.

I had the 4021 before the 4025. Couldnt tell the difference tbh (yes, one is 60Hz the other is 120Hz, still couldnt tell them apart).

I bought a Dell U4025QW shortly after it came out for gaming and WFH. It made me hate my 3440x1440 monitor at work enough that I bought a used U4021QW (same resolution, worse contrast, and 60hz) for the days I’m in office since my work wouldn’t buy one for me. 2160p Ultrawide is insane for productivity. The U4025QW is solid for gaming as far as IPS panels go, so long as you’re not competitively playing twitch shooters or are especially sensitive to smearing. If either of those apply, a second OLED monitor for gaming is probably the way to go, or one of the new OLED 5k2k monitors coming out if your productivity needs are pretty modest compared to gaming. Running a 4080S, some modern AAA games are choppy at full resolution and quality. Turning on features like frame gen and DLSS or bumping quality down a bit has always gotten me acceptable performance, lowering resolution down to 1440p can also work well for games that aren’t particularly text heavy

Ive used both, have also had the LG 45 5K2K and Samsung 57. Currently have the Samsung 40 5k2k. The LG text issue makes it pretty awful for productivity. The vertical space is essential, so Id recommend the Samsung 40, plus I believe it's on sale

I just got the Dell 5k2k 40inch but this one has OLED and got me all interested in it. It’s also slightly bigger too. And that button switch for a higher refresh rate is a welcome function.

I'm going back from a single ultrawide to a dual monitor setup. By adding another ultrawide. My 40" Dell will move to the top and at the bottom I'll add an LG Ultrasharp 45".

Bad timing, Samsung Australia just finished an EOFY sale including monitors. I have and like the lg 38wnc monitor. Great for productivity with some extra vertical height (1600px) and good for gaming with up to 144hz. Not oled good but still good. I was very tempted by the lg oled 45 with 5k2k res, but it’s expensive and not sure how it would be for productivity. If I didn’t care about gaming the dell 5k2k 40 inch looks great but it has slow response times, so not useful for gaming.