Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Response time (GtG) | 5 ms | 1 ms |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 450 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 98 % | 96 % |
| Screen size | 31.5 " | 32 " |
| G-Sync | false | true |
Between the PD3225U and Legion Y32p-30 4K, the PD3225U comes out ahead in dci-p3 coverage, while the Legion Y32p-30 4K wins on refresh rate / response time (gtg). Overall, the PD3225U scores 64.8 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 (64.8 vs 70.1), but the 5.3-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. The biggest gaps in its favor are dci-p3 coverage. The single most decisive one: DCI-P3 coverage — 2.08% more. 98 % vs 96 %.
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), peak brightness, among others. The single most decisive one: Refresh rate — 140.00% more. 144 Hz vs 60 Hz.
Both ship with comparable panel type, usb-c power delivery, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Legion Y32p-30 4K is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: BenQ - PD3225U or Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K?
Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K leads the current Mars Score by 5.3 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 - PD3225U if…
BenQ - PD3225U has the measurable edge on 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, peak brightness nits.
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 - PD3225U wins
- ▲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.
- ▲Peak brightness — 12.50% more. 450 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲Screen size — 1.59% more. 32 " vs 31.5 ".
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 31.5 " | 32 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | 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 - PD3225U | Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 1 | 2lead |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C inputⓘ | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 90 W | 90 W |
| KVM | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, PD3225U or Legion Y32p-30 4K?+
Legion Y32p-30 4K refreshes at 144Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, PD3225U or Legion Y32p-30 4K?+
Legion Y32p-30 4K responds in 1ms vs 5ms.
Does PD3225U or Legion Y32p-30 4K have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 90W on PD3225U, 90W on Legion Y32p-30 4K.