Between the M27Q X and OMEN 32q QHD, the M27Q X comes out ahead in response time (gtg) and refresh rate, while the OMEN 32q QHD wins on screen size and dci-p3 coverage. Overall, the M27Q X scores 65.7 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 (65.7 vs 69.4), but the 3.7-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the M27Q X 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 response time (gtg), refresh rate, 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 screen size, dci-p3 coverage.
Both ship with comparable peak brightness, panel type, g-sync, so those specs don't 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 tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Gigabyte - M27Q X wins
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 70.00% less. 0.3 ms vs 1 ms.
- ▲Refresh rate — 45.45% more. 240 Hz vs 165 Hz.
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery: 15 W vs 0 W.
Why HP - OMEN 32q QHD wins
- ▲Screen size — 18.52% more. 32 " vs 27 ".
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 3.26% more. 95 % vs 92 %.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Gigabyte - M27Q X | HP - OMEN 32q QHD |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 27 " | 32 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 1440p | 1440p |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | Gigabyte - M27Q X | HP - OMEN 32q QHD |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 240 Hzlead | 165 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 0.3 mslead | 1 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 92 % | 95 %lead |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | true | true |
| FreeSyncⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Gigabyte - M27Q X | HP - OMEN 32q QHD |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | truelead | false |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 15 Wlead | 0 W |
| KVM | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, M27Q X or OMEN 32q QHD?+
M27Q X refreshes at 240Hz vs 165Hz.
Which has faster response time, M27Q X or OMEN 32q QHD?+
M27Q X responds in 0.3ms vs 1ms.
Does M27Q X or OMEN 32q QHD have USB-C with power delivery?+
M27Q X offers USB-C with 15W power delivery.
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