Between the OMEN 32q QHD and ThinkVision P27u-20, the OMEN 32q QHD comes out ahead in refresh rate and response time (gtg), while the ThinkVision P27u-20 wins on dci-p3 coverage and usb-c power delivery. Overall, the OMEN 32q QHD scores 69.4 and the ThinkVision P27u-20 scores 58.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The OMEN 32q QHD is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 11.1 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 OMEN 32q QHD 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 refresh rate, response time (gtg), screen size, among others.
Pick the ThinkVision P27u-20 if you care most about dci-p3 coverage and usb-c power delivery. Its strongest claims are dci-p3 coverage, usb-c power delivery.
Both ship with comparable peak brightness, panel type, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the OMEN 32q QHD 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
- ▲Refresh rate — 175.00% more. 165 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 83.33% less. 1 ms vs 6 ms.
- ▲Screen size — 18.52% more. 32 " vs 27 ".
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
Why Lenovo - ThinkVision P27u-20 wins
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 4.21% more. 99 % vs 95 %.
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery: 100 W vs 0 W.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | HP - OMEN 32q QHD | Lenovo - ThinkVision P27u-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 32 "lead | 27 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 1440p | 4Klead |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | HP - OMEN 32q QHD | Lenovo - ThinkVision P27u-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 165 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 1 mslead | 6 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 95 % | 99 %lead |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | truelead | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | truelead | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP - OMEN 32q QHD | Lenovo - ThinkVision P27u-20 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2lead | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | false | truelead |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 0 W | 100 Wlead |
| KVM | false | truelead |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, OMEN 32q QHD or ThinkVision P27u-20?+
OMEN 32q QHD refreshes at 165Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, OMEN 32q QHD or ThinkVision P27u-20?+
OMEN 32q QHD responds in 1ms vs 6ms.
Does OMEN 32q QHD or ThinkVision P27u-20 have USB-C with power delivery?+
ThinkVision P27u-20 offers USB-C with 100W power delivery.
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