Between the ROG Swift PG39WCDM and OMEN 32q QHD, the ROG Swift PG39WCDM comes out ahead in peak brightness and response time (gtg), while the OMEN 32q QHD wins on several specs. Overall, the ROG Swift PG39WCDM scores 79.8 and the OMEN 32q QHD scores 69.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The ROG Swift PG39WCDM is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 10.4 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 ROG Swift PG39WCDM 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, response time (gtg), refresh rate, among others.
The OMEN 32q QHD similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable g-sync, freesync, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the ROG Swift PG39WCDM is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why ASUS - ROG Swift PG39WCDM wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 225.00% more. 1300 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.
- ▲Screen size — 21.88% more. 39 " vs 32 ".
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 4.21% more. 99 % vs 95 %.
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs IPS).
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery: 90 W vs 0 W.
Why HP - OMEN 32q QHD wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Swift PG39WCDM | HP - OMEN 32q QHD |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 39 "lead | 32 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | QD-OLEDlead | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 1440p | 1440p |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | truelead | false |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Swift PG39WCDM | HP - OMEN 32q QHD |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 240 Hzlead | 165 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 0.03 mslead | 1 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1300 nitslead | 400 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 99 %lead | 95 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | true | true |
| FreeSyncⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Swift PG39WCDM | HP - OMEN 32q QHD |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2 | 2 |
| 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, ROG Swift PG39WCDM or OMEN 32q QHD?+
ROG Swift PG39WCDM refreshes at 240Hz vs 165Hz.
Which has faster response time, ROG Swift PG39WCDM or OMEN 32q QHD?+
ROG Swift PG39WCDM responds in 0.03ms vs 1ms.
Does ROG Swift PG39WCDM or OMEN 32q QHD have USB-C with power delivery?+
ROG Swift PG39WCDM offers USB-C with 90W power delivery.
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