Between the OMEN 32q QHD and ProArt PA32UCXR, the OMEN 32q QHD comes out ahead in response time (gtg) and refresh rate, while the ProArt PA32UCXR wins on peak brightness and dci-p3 coverage. Overall, the OMEN 32q QHD scores 69.4 and the ProArt PA32UCXR scores 65.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The OMEN 32q QHD edges ahead on the Mars Score (69.4 vs 65.4), but the 4.0-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
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 response time (gtg), refresh rate, g-sync.
Pick the ProArt PA32UCXR 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, dci-p3 coverage, usb-c power delivery.
Both ship with comparable screen size, panel type, 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 HP - OMEN 32q QHD wins
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 80.00% less. 1 ms vs 5 ms.
- ▲Refresh rate — 37.50% more. 165 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲Has G-Sync.
Why ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 300.00% more. 1600 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 3.16% more. 98 % vs 95 %.
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery: 96 W vs 0 W.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | HP - OMEN 32q QHD | ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 32 " | 32 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 1440p | 4Klead |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | HP - OMEN 32q QHD | ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 165 Hzlead | 120 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 1 mslead | 5 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 1600 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 95 % | 98 %lead |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | truelead | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP - OMEN 32q QHD | ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2 | 3lead |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | false | truelead |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 0 W | 96 Wlead |
| KVM | false | truelead |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, OMEN 32q QHD or ProArt PA32UCXR?+
OMEN 32q QHD refreshes at 165Hz vs 120Hz.
Which has faster response time, OMEN 32q QHD or ProArt PA32UCXR?+
OMEN 32q QHD responds in 1ms vs 5ms.
Does OMEN 32q QHD or ProArt PA32UCXR have USB-C with power delivery?+
ProArt PA32UCXR offers USB-C with 96W power delivery.
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