Between the M27Q X and Legion Y32p-30 4K, the M27Q X comes out ahead in response time (gtg) and refresh rate, while the Legion Y32p-30 4K wins on usb-c power delivery and screen size. Overall, the M27Q X scores 65.7 and the Legion Y32p-30 4K scores 69.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Legion Y32p-30 4K edges ahead on the Mars Score (65.7 vs 69.2), but the 3.5-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
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.
Pick the Legion Y32p-30 4K 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 usb-c power delivery, screen size, peak brightness, among others.
Both ship with comparable panel type, 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 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.
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