Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Gigabyte - M27Q X | Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K |
|---|---|---|
| USB-C Power Delivery | 15 W | 90 W |
| Response time (GtG) | 0.3 ms | 1 ms |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Screen size | 27 " | 32 " |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 450 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 92 % | 96 % |
Between the M27Q X and Legion Y32p-30 4K, the M27Q X comes out ahead in response time (gtg) / refresh rate, while the Legion Y32p-30 4K wins on usb-c power delivery / screen size. Overall, the M27Q X scores 67.6 and the Legion Y32p-30 4K scores 70.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (67.6 vs 70.1). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
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. The single most decisive one: Response time (GtG) — 70.00% less. 0.3 ms vs 1 ms.
Pick the Legion Y32p-30 4K if you care most about usb-c power delivery / screen size. Its strongest claims are usb-c power delivery, screen size, peak brightness, among others. The single most decisive one: USB-C Power Delivery — 500.00% more. 90 W vs 15 W.
Both ship with comparable panel type, g-sync, freesync, so those specs do not 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 says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Gigabyte - M27Q X or Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K?
Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K leads the current Mars Score by 2.5 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, refresh rate against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Gigabyte - M27Q X if…
Gigabyte - M27Q X has the measurable edge on response time ms, refresh rate hz.
Choose Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K if…
Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K has the measurable edge on has usb c pd w, screen size in, peak brightness nits.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Gigabyte - M27Q X wins
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 70.00% less. 0.3 ms vs 1 ms.
- ▲Refresh rate — 66.67% more. 240 Hz vs 144 Hz.
Why Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K wins
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 500.00% more. 90 W vs 15 W.
- ▲Screen size — 18.52% more. 32 " vs 27 ".
- ▲Peak brightness — 12.50% more. 450 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 4.35% more. 96 % vs 92 %.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Gigabyte - M27Q X | Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 27 " | 32 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 1440p | 4Klead |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | Gigabyte - M27Q X | Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 240 Hzlead | 144 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 0.3 mslead | 1 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 450 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 92 % | 96 %lead |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | true | true |
| FreeSyncⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Gigabyte - M27Q X | Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C inputⓘ | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 15 W | 90 Wlead |
| KVM | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, M27Q X or Legion Y32p-30 4K?+
M27Q X refreshes at 240Hz vs 144Hz.
Which has faster response time, M27Q X or Legion Y32p-30 4K?+
M27Q X responds in 0.3ms vs 1ms.
Does M27Q X or Legion Y32p-30 4K have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 15W on M27Q X, 90W on Legion Y32p-30 4K.