What you need to know
- HP adds two new displays to its widescreen panel lineup, the Z40c G3 and Z34c G3.
- Both the Z40c G3 and Z34c G3 are curved widescreen displays with impressive specifications for work.
- You can expect to buy the Z40c G3 and Z34c G3 in January for $1,499 and $949, respectively.
Starting with the Z40c G3, it's a 39.7-inch IPS monitor with a curvature of 2500R. This allows the display to wrap around you, which is easy with the 21:9 aspect ratio and an impressive resolution of 5120x2160 (WUHD). It's also got a 10-bit color depth and gamut rating of 100& with sRGB and 98% for DCI-P3.
It's not all great news, however. These impressive numbers do mean you'll be stuck with a refresh rate of just 30Hz and a response time of 14ms. This makes the Z40c G3 perfect for work but you'll need a backup option for playing your favorite games (especially competitively).
Other handy features include VESA mounting support, a Windows Hello-supporting 13MP webcam, a built-in microphone, and plenty of ports for hooking up all your accessories (and PCs). This screen will retail for $1,499 and will be available in January.
| Category | HP Z40c G3 | HP Z34c G3 |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Curvature | 2500R | TBC |
| Size | 39.7-inch | 34-inch |
| Resolution | 5120 x 2160 (WUHD) | 3440 x 1440 (WQHD) |
| Aspect ratio | 21:9 | 21:9 |
| Refresh rate | 30Hz | 60Hz |
| Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit |
| Gamut | 100% sRGB 98% DCI-P3 | 99% sRGB 85% DCI-P3 |
| Contrast ratio | 1000:1 | 1000:1 |
| Response time | 14 ms | 6 ms |
| Viewing angles | 178° | 178° |
| VESA | 100 x 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm |
| PPI | 139 | 110 |
| Webcam | 13MP | 5MP |
| Microphone | ✔ | ✔ |
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 3 1x HDMI 2.0 1x DisplayPort 1.4 4x USB-A 1x LAN | 1x USB-C 1x HDMI 2.0 1x DisplayPort 1.4 4x USB-A 1x LAN |
| Power draw | 72W (max: 310W) | 60W (max: 250W) |
| Dimensions | 37.3 x 5.59X x 17.6 inches (947.4 x 141.9 x 447.1 mm) | 32.04 x 4.13 x 15.32 inches (813.8 x 105 x 389.2 mm) |
| Weight | 31.53 lbs (14.3 kg) | 24.47 lbs (11.1 kg) |
The HP Z34c is similar to the Z40c in many ways, but it's a little smaller than the 40-inch display. The resolution is also a slight downgrade at 3440x1440 (WQHD), but it's not all bad. HP does allow for a slightly higher refresh rate of 60Hz and there's the same 10-bit color depth and solid gamut ratings.
The response time is improved and HP managed to throw in a 5MP webcam that works with Windows Hello, as well as a microphone. Like the Z40c, this screen is also designed with work in mind, allowing you to provide power to a connected laptop with an output of up to 100W.
Speaking of ports, there are plenty here, including USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-A. The Z34c G3 is a little more affordable, coming in at $949 and will be available in January.
