Between the OMEN 32q QHD and MAG 274URFDE, the OMEN 32q QHD comes out ahead in screen size and refresh rate, while the MAG 274URFDE wins on peak brightness and panel type. Overall, the OMEN 32q QHD scores 69.4 and the MAG 274URFDE scores 64.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The OMEN 32q QHD edges ahead on the Mars Score (69.4 vs 64.3), but the 5.1-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the OMEN 32q QHD if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are screen size, refresh rate.
Pick the MAG 274URFDE if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are peak brightness, panel type, usb-c power delivery.
Both ship with comparable response time (gtg), dci-p3 coverage, g-sync, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the OMEN 32q QHD is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why HP - OMEN 32q QHD wins
- ▲Screen size — 18.52% more. 32 " vs 27 ".
- ▲Refresh rate — 3.13% more. 165 Hz vs 160 Hz.
Why MSI - MAG 274URFDE wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 50.00% more. 600 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲Panel type: Rapid IPS (vs IPS).
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery: 98 W vs 0 W.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | HP - OMEN 32q QHD | MSI - MAG 274URFDE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 32 "lead | 27 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | Rapid IPSlead |
| Resolutionⓘ | 1440p | 4Klead |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | HP - OMEN 32q QHD | MSI - MAG 274URFDE |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 165 Hzlead | 160 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 600 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 95 % | 95 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | true | true |
| FreeSyncⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP - OMEN 32q QHD | MSI - MAG 274URFDE |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | false | truelead |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 0 W | 98 Wlead |
| KVM | false | truelead |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, OMEN 32q QHD or MAG 274URFDE?+
OMEN 32q QHD refreshes at 165Hz vs 160Hz.
Which has faster response time, OMEN 32q QHD or MAG 274URFDE?+
MAG 274URFDE responds in 1ms vs 1ms.
Does OMEN 32q QHD or MAG 274URFDE have USB-C with power delivery?+
MAG 274URFDE offers USB-C with 98W power delivery.
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