Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | BenQ - PD2730S | Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Response time (GtG) | 5 ms | 1 ms |
| Screen size | 27 " | 32 " |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 450 nits |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 96 W | 90 W |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 98 % | 96 % |
Between the PD2730S and Legion Y32p-30 4K, the PD2730S comes out ahead in usb-c power delivery / dci-p3 coverage, while the Legion Y32p-30 4K wins on refresh rate / response time (gtg). Overall, the PD2730S scores 65.6 and the Legion Y32p-30 4K scores 70.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Legion Y32p-30 4K edges ahead on the Mars Score (65.6 vs 70.1), but the 4.5-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the PD2730S if you care most about usb-c power delivery / dci-p3 coverage. The biggest gaps in its favor are usb-c power delivery, dci-p3 coverage. The single most decisive one: USB-C Power Delivery — 6.67% more. 96 W vs 90 W.
Pick the Legion Y32p-30 4K 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 — 140.00% more. 144 Hz vs 60 Hz.
Both ship with comparable 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 Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K?
Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K leads the current Mars Score by 4.5 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 has usb c pd w, color gamut dci p3 pct.
Choose Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K if…
Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K 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
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 6.67% more. 96 W vs 90 W.
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 2.08% more. 98 % vs 96 %.
Why Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 140.00% more. 144 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 80.00% less. 1 ms vs 5 ms.
- ▲Screen size — 18.52% more. 32 " vs 27 ".
- ▲Peak brightness — 12.50% more. 450 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | BenQ - PD2730S | Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 27 " | 32 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 5Klead | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | BenQ - PD2730S | Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 144 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 ms | 1 mslead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 450 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 98 %lead | 96 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | truelead |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | BenQ - PD2730S | Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 1 | 2lead |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C inputⓘ | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 96 Wlead | 90 W |
| KVM | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, PD2730S or Legion Y32p-30 4K?+
Legion Y32p-30 4K refreshes at 144Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, PD2730S or Legion Y32p-30 4K?+
Legion Y32p-30 4K responds in 1ms vs 5ms.
Does PD2730S or Legion Y32p-30 4K have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 96W on PD2730S, 90W on Legion Y32p-30 4K.