Between the OMEN 32q QHD and MPG 321URX, the OMEN 32q QHD comes out ahead in several specs, while the MPG 321URX wins on peak brightness and response time (gtg). Overall, the OMEN 32q QHD scores 69.4 and the MPG 321URX scores 73.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The MPG 321URX 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.
The OMEN 32q QHD doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the MPG 321URX 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, g-sync, 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
- No decisive advantages.
Why MSI - MPG 321URX 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).
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery: 98 W vs 0 W.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | HP - OMEN 32q QHD | MSI - MPG 321URX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | MSI - MPG 321URX |
|---|---|---|
| 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ⓘ | true | true |
| FreeSyncⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP - OMEN 32q QHD | MSI - MPG 321URX |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | false | truelead |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 0 W | 98 Wlead |
| KVM | false | truelead |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, OMEN 32q QHD or MPG 321URX?+
MPG 321URX refreshes at 240Hz vs 165Hz.
Which has faster response time, OMEN 32q QHD or MPG 321URX?+
MPG 321URX responds in 0.03ms vs 1ms.
Does OMEN 32q QHD or MPG 321URX have USB-C with power delivery?+
MPG 321URX offers USB-C with 98W power delivery.
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