Is there a better alternative?

If you don’t care about the massive 34-inch UWQHD display or HP’s mid-century modern inspired aesthetics, there are plenty of AIOs on the market that deliver similar performance as the Envy Curved AIO 34. Dell’s Inspiron 27 7000 series starts at a more budget-friendly $881, but you’ll have to upgrade to the $1,322 to get similar performance as our HP review unit with an Intel Core i7-8700T processor and Nvidia GTX 1050 graphics. While you’re sacrificing screen real estate — moving from a 34-inch ultra-wide display to a 27-inch FHD panel, you’ll also gain touch capabilities. HP’s smaller Envy AIO 27-inch is another good option starting at $1,199.

　　If you’re comfortable leaving the Windows 10 ecosystem for MacOS, the iMac is a great desktop with a color-accurate display supporting a wide DCI P3 color gamut. In its larger configuration, the 27-inch iMac is probably the closest competitor to HP’s smaller Envy AIO, the Envy AIO 27, which comes with a non-curved display. Whereas Apple has HP beat on resolution — the iMac goes up to an eye-popping Retina 5K display — both models start with an 8th-Gen Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and discrete graphics support, making it a more straightforward Apple-to-PC comparison.

　　

How long will it last?

The Envy Curved AIO 34’s discrete graphics support and upgradeability will help it last for at least a few years. Its handsome design, modern processor, and breathtaking ultra-wide display make it a useful and functional piece of technological artwork for your desk.

　　

Should you buy it?

Yes. With a stunning design and brilliant display, HP has created a statement-making desktop PC that is unrivaled.