Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | BenQ - PD2730S | HP - OMEN 32q QHD |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Response time (GtG) | 5 ms | 1 ms |
| Screen size | 27 " | 32 " |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 98 % | 95 % |
| G-Sync | false | true |
| FreeSync | false | true |
Between the PD2730S and OMEN 32q QHD, the PD2730S comes out ahead in dci-p3 coverage / usb-c power delivery, while the OMEN 32q QHD wins on refresh rate / response time (gtg). Overall, the PD2730S scores 65.6 and the OMEN 32q QHD scores 68 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (65.6 vs 68). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the PD2730S if you care most about dci-p3 coverage / usb-c power delivery. The biggest gaps in its favor are dci-p3 coverage, usb-c power delivery. The single most decisive one: DCI-P3 coverage — 3.16% more. 98 % vs 95 %.
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. Its strongest claims are refresh rate, response time (gtg), screen size, among others. The single most decisive one: Refresh rate — 175.00% more. 165 Hz vs 60 Hz.
Both ship with comparable peak brightness, panel type, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: BenQ - PD2730S or HP - OMEN 32q QHD?
HP - OMEN 32q QHD leads the current Mars Score by 2.4 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, refresh rate against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose BenQ - PD2730S if…
BenQ - PD2730S has the measurable edge on color gamut dci p3 pct, has usb c pd w.
Choose HP - OMEN 32q QHD if…
HP - OMEN 32q QHD has the measurable edge on refresh rate hz, response time ms, screen size in.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why BenQ - PD2730S wins
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 3.16% more. 98 % vs 95 %.
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery: 96 W vs 0 W.
Why HP - OMEN 32q QHD wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 175.00% more. 165 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 80.00% less. 1 ms vs 5 ms.
- ▲Screen size — 18.52% more. 32 " vs 27 ".
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | BenQ - PD2730S | HP - OMEN 32q QHD |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 27 " | 32 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 5Klead | 1440p |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | BenQ - PD2730S | HP - OMEN 32q QHD |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 165 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 ms | 1 mslead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 98 %lead | 95 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | truelead |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | BenQ - PD2730S | HP - OMEN 32q QHD |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 1 | 2lead |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C inputⓘ | truelead | false |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 96 Wlead | 0 W |
| KVM | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, PD2730S or OMEN 32q QHD?+
OMEN 32q QHD refreshes at 165Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, PD2730S or OMEN 32q QHD?+
OMEN 32q QHD responds in 1ms vs 5ms.
Does PD2730S or OMEN 32q QHD have USB-C with power delivery?+
PD2730S offers USB-C with 96W power delivery.