Between the UltraSharp U2725QE and OMEN 32q QHD, the UltraSharp U2725QE comes out ahead in peak brightness and dci-p3 coverage, while the OMEN 32q QHD wins on response time (gtg) and refresh rate. Overall, the UltraSharp U2725QE scores 60.3 and the OMEN 32q QHD scores 69.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The OMEN 32q QHD is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 9.1 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the UltraSharp U2725QE 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 peak brightness, 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 response time (gtg), refresh rate, screen size, among others.
Both ship with comparable panel type, 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 Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 12.50% more. 450 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 3.16% more. 98 % vs 95 %.
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery: 140 W vs 0 W.
Why HP - OMEN 32q QHD wins
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 80.00% less. 1 ms vs 5 ms.
- ▲Refresh rate — 37.50% more. 165 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲Screen size — 18.52% more. 32 " vs 27 ".
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE | HP - OMEN 32q QHD |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 27 " | 32 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4Klead | 1440p |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE | HP - OMEN 32q QHD |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 165 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 ms | 1 mslead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 450 nitslead | 400 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 98 %lead | 95 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | truelead |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE | HP - OMEN 32q QHD |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 1 | 2lead |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | truelead | false |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 140 Wlead | 0 W |
| KVM | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, UltraSharp U2725QE or OMEN 32q QHD?+
OMEN 32q QHD refreshes at 165Hz vs 120Hz.
Which has faster response time, UltraSharp U2725QE or OMEN 32q QHD?+
OMEN 32q QHD responds in 1ms vs 5ms.
Does UltraSharp U2725QE or OMEN 32q QHD have USB-C with power delivery?+
UltraSharp U2725QE offers USB-C with 140W power delivery.
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