Between the OMEN 32q QHD and ROG Swift PG34WCDM, the OMEN 32q QHD comes out ahead in several specs, while the ROG Swift PG34WCDM wins on peak brightness and response time (gtg). Overall, the OMEN 32q QHD scores 69.4 and the ROG Swift PG34WCDM scores 75.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The ROG Swift PG34WCDM edges ahead on the Mars Score (69.4 vs 75.1), but the 5.7-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 ROG Swift PG34WCDM 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 g-sync, freesync, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the ROG Swift PG34WCDM is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why HP - OMEN 32q QHD wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why ASUS - ROG Swift PG34WCDM 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 — 6.25% more. 34 " 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.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | HP - OMEN 32q QHD | ASUS - ROG Swift PG34WCDM |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 32 " | 34 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | QD-OLEDlead |
| Resolutionⓘ | 1440p | 1440p |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | truelead |
Performance
| Spec | HP - OMEN 32q QHD | ASUS - ROG Swift PG34WCDM |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 165 Hz | 240 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 1 ms | 0.03 mslead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 1300 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 95 % | 99 %lead |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | true | true |
| FreeSyncⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP - OMEN 32q QHD | ASUS - ROG Swift PG34WCDM |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | false | truelead |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 0 W | 90 Wlead |
| KVM | false | truelead |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, OMEN 32q QHD or ROG Swift PG34WCDM?+
ROG Swift PG34WCDM refreshes at 240Hz vs 165Hz.
Which has faster response time, OMEN 32q QHD or ROG Swift PG34WCDM?+
ROG Swift PG34WCDM responds in 0.03ms vs 1ms.
Does OMEN 32q QHD or ROG Swift PG34WCDM have USB-C with power delivery?+
ROG Swift PG34WCDM offers USB-C with 90W power delivery.
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