HP - OMEN 32q QHD vs Samsung - Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD)
Between the OMEN 32q QHD and Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD), the OMEN 32q QHD comes out ahead in g-sync, while the Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) wins on peak brightness and response time (gtg). Overall, the OMEN 32q QHD scores 69.4 and the Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) scores 73.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) edges ahead on the Mars Score (69.4 vs 73.2), but the 3.8-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the OMEN 32q QHD if you care most about g-sync. The biggest gaps in its favor are g-sync.
Pick the Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) 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 peak brightness, response time (gtg), refresh rate, among others.
Both ship with comparable screen size, usb-c power delivery, freesync, 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 HP - OMEN 32q QHD wins
- ▲Has G-Sync.
Why Samsung - Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 150.00% more. 1000 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 97.00% less. 0.03 ms vs 1 ms.
- ▲Refresh rate — 45.45% more. 240 Hz vs 165 Hz.
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 4.21% more. 99 % vs 95 %.
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs IPS).
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | HP - OMEN 32q QHD | Samsung - Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 32 " | 32 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | QD-OLEDlead |
| Resolutionⓘ | 1440p | 4Klead |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | HP - OMEN 32q QHD | Samsung - Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 165 Hz | 240 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 1 ms | 0.03 mslead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 1000 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 95 % | 99 %lead |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | truelead | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP - OMEN 32q QHD | Samsung - Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2lead | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | false | false |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 0 W | 0 W |
| KVM | false | false |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, OMEN 32q QHD or Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD)?+
Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) refreshes at 240Hz vs 165Hz.
Which has faster response time, OMEN 32q QHD or Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD)?+
Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) responds in 0.03ms vs 1ms.
Does OMEN 32q QHD or Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) have USB-C with power delivery?+
Neither offers USB-C with power delivery.
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