Between the PD3225U and OMEN 32q QHD, the PD3225U 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 PD3225U scores 63.6 and the OMEN 32q QHD scores 69.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The OMEN 32q QHD edges ahead on the Mars Score (63.6 vs 69.4), but the 5.8-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the PD3225U 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.
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.
Both ship with comparable peak brightness, panel type, so those specs do not 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 BenQ - PD3225U wins
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 3.16% more. 98 % vs 95 %.
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery: 90 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 — 1.59% more. 32 " vs 31.5 ".
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | HP - OMEN 32q QHD |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 31.5 " | 32 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4Klead | 1440p |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | 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 - PD3225U | HP - OMEN 32q QHD |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 1 | 2lead |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | truelead | false |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 90 Wlead | 0 W |
| KVM | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, PD3225U or OMEN 32q QHD?+
OMEN 32q QHD refreshes at 165Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, PD3225U or OMEN 32q QHD?+
OMEN 32q QHD responds in 1ms vs 5ms.
Does PD3225U or OMEN 32q QHD have USB-C with power delivery?+
PD3225U offers USB-C with 90W power delivery.
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