HP E45c G5

HP E45c G5 Review & Specifications

E45c G5 by HP is a 44.50″ VA monitor with a resolution of 5120 × 1440 pixels and a refresh rate of up to 165 Hz. It supports a 8-bit color depth, displays up to 16777216 colors, and offers the following color space coverage: 99.00% sRGB . The panel delivers 400 nits of brightness, has a static contrast ratio of 3000:1, a response time of 3.00 ms. The panel is manufactured by BOE (model: MF445HYB-CF0). It has a pixel density of 119 PPI, with viewing angles of 178 ° (degrees)° horizontal and 178 ° (degrees)° vertical. The screen covers 91.41% of the front surface, and it features a 1500R curved panel. It uses a W-LED backlight and has a Anti-glare/Matte screen coating. Built-in 2 x 3 W (watts) speakers are included. Typical power consumption is 55.00 W, with a maximum of 275.00 W.

General Work Usage

The HP E45c G5 earns a solid 75.3% work usage rating, indicating reliable performance in most productivity scenarios such as office tasks, spreadsheets, and research work. It utilizes a VA panel. These panels offer strong contrast ratios and deep blacks, which can improve image depth and comfort in dim lighting. However, they may suffer from narrower viewing angles and slightly slower pixel response times compared to IPS, potentially leading to subtle color shifts or ghosting during fast movement or multi-monitor setups. The monitor’s very high resolution of 5120×1440 ensures excellent workspace flexibility and visual clarity for office work and complex layouts. The pixel density of 119 ppi provides adequately crisp text without requiring scaling, though pixel edges may become noticeable when sitting close or working with fine content. With a typical brightness of 400 nits, this monitor maintains excellent visibility even in well-lit office spaces.

The HP E45c G5 has color space coverage of: 99.00% sRGB , which gives this monitor moderate color gamut coverage, acceptable for general media consumption, light image editing, or office tasks involving visuals. However, it may not display colors as accurately or vibrantly as wide-gamut monitors. The combination of standard 8-bit panel and average gamut coverage means this display is best used for basic content rather than any precision visual work.

The work performance-per-price score of 8.9% indicates that this monitor does not offer strong value for professional productivity use. With a respectable 75.3% work suitability score, it may still be a reasonable option for users seeking reliability over savings.

Gaming and Media Usage

The HP E45c G5 earns a solid 81.3% rating for gaming and media use, offering smooth visuals, decent color accuracy, and responsive performance that will satisfy most gamers and movie enthusiasts. It features a VA panel, which provide excellent native contrast ratios, resulting in deeper blacks and more immersive visuals in dark scenes — ideal for cinematic gaming and media playback. On the downside, they can suffer from slow pixel response times, leading to noticeable motion blur or ghosting during fast gameplay, particularly in competitive or high-FPS scenarios. The monitor’s very high resolution of 5120×1440 offers excellent visual clarity, enhancing textures, fine details, and overall realism in both games and media. A capable GPU is recommended for optimal performance at this level. The monitor features an ultra-high refresh rate of 165 Hz, ideal for competitive gaming, fast-paced shooters, and high-FPS esports titles, paired with a responsive 3.00 ms response time that maintains excellent clarity during fast motion.

The monitor provides very good ergonomic support, enabling users to adjust it for improved comfort during extended gaming, viewing, or daily activities, and offers excellent connectivity, supporting a wide range of usage scenarios and seamless integration with various devices and setups.

Specific ergonomic adjustments and connectivity details can be found in the specifications section below.

Performance per Price

The gaming performance-per-price score of 6.7% indicates that this monitor does not offer strong value for gaming-focused users. Its respectable gaming suitability rating of 81.3% may still justify the price for certain use cases, though better-valued options exist.

With a performance-per-price score of just 9.2%, this monitor does not offer strong value in its category. Its decent quality rating of 78.2 pts gives it a reasonable edge for specific use cases — but better-priced alternatives may exist.