HP - OMEN 32q QHD vs Samsung - Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC)
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | HP - OMEN 32q QHD | Samsung - Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) |
|---|---|---|
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 1000 nits |
| Response time (GtG) | 1 ms | 0.03 ms |
| Screen size | 32 " | 49 " |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 95 % | 99 % |
| G-Sync | true | false |
Between the OMEN 32q QHD and Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC), the OMEN 32q QHD comes out ahead in g-sync, while the Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) wins on peak brightness / response time (gtg). Overall, the OMEN 32q QHD scores 68 and the Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) scores 85.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 17.6 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 you care most about g-sync. The biggest gaps in its favor are g-sync. The single most decisive one: Has G-Sync.
Pick the Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) 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), screen size, among others. The single most decisive one: Peak brightness — 150.00% more. 1000 nits vs 400 nits.
Both ship with comparable freesync, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: HP - OMEN 32q QHD or Samsung - Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC)?
Samsung - Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) leads the current Mars Score by 17.6 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, refresh rate, panel type against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose HP - OMEN 32q QHD if…
HP - OMEN 32q QHD has the measurable edge on has g sync.
Choose Samsung - Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) if…
Samsung - Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) has the measurable edge on peak brightness nits, response time ms, screen size in.
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 HP - OMEN 32q QHD wins
- ▲Has G-Sync.
Why Samsung - Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 150.00% more. 1000 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 97.00% less. 0.03 ms vs 1 ms.
- ▲Screen size — 53.13% more. 49 " vs 32 ".
- ▲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: 65 W vs 0 W.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | HP - OMEN 32q QHD | Samsung - Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 32 " | 49 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | QD-OLEDlead |
| Resolutionⓘ | 1440p | 5Klead |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 32:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | truelead |
Performance
| Spec | HP - OMEN 32q QHD | Samsung - Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) |
|---|---|---|
| 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ⓘ | truelead | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP - OMEN 32q QHD | Samsung - Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2lead | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C inputⓘ | false | truelead |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 0 W | 65 Wlead |
| KVM | false | truelead |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, OMEN 32q QHD or Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC)?+
Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) refreshes at 240Hz vs 165Hz.
Which has faster response time, OMEN 32q QHD or Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC)?+
Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) responds in 0.03ms vs 1ms.
Does OMEN 32q QHD or Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) have USB-C with power delivery?+
Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) offers USB-C with 65W power delivery.