HP - OMEN 32q QHD vs Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024)
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 - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Response time (GtG) | 1 ms | 4 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 95 % | 99 % |
| G-Sync | true | false |
| FreeSync | true | false |
| Panel type | IPS | VA |
Between the OMEN 32q QHD and Smart Monitor M8 (2024), the OMEN 32q QHD comes out ahead in refresh rate / response time (gtg), while the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) wins on dci-p3 coverage / usb-c power delivery. Overall, the OMEN 32q QHD scores 68 and the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) scores 64.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The OMEN 32q QHD edges ahead on the Mars Score (68 vs 64.8), but the 3.2-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 refresh rate, response time (gtg), g-sync, among others. The single most decisive one: Refresh rate — 175.00% more. 165 Hz vs 60 Hz.
Pick the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) if you care most about dci-p3 coverage / usb-c power delivery. Its strongest claims are dci-p3 coverage, usb-c power delivery. The single most decisive one: DCI-P3 coverage — 4.21% more. 99 % vs 95 %.
Both ship with comparable peak brightness, screen size, 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: HP - OMEN 32q QHD or Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024)?
HP - OMEN 32q QHD leads the current Mars Score by 3.2 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare 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 refresh rate hz, response time ms, has g sync.
Choose Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) if…
Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) has the measurable edge on color gamut dci p3 pct, has usb c pd w.
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
- ▲Refresh rate — 175.00% more. 165 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 75.00% less. 1 ms vs 4 ms.
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
- ▲Panel type: IPS (vs VA).
Why Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) wins
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 4.21% more. 99 % vs 95 %.
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery: 65 W vs 0 W.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | HP - OMEN 32q QHD | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 32 " | 32 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPSlead | VA |
| Resolutionⓘ | 1440p | 4Klead |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | HP - OMEN 32q QHD | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 165 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 1 mslead | 4 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 | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2lead | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1lead | 0 |
| USB-C inputⓘ | false | truelead |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 0 W | 65 Wlead |
| KVM | false | false |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, OMEN 32q QHD or Smart Monitor M8 (2024)?+
OMEN 32q QHD refreshes at 165Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, OMEN 32q QHD or Smart Monitor M8 (2024)?+
OMEN 32q QHD responds in 1ms vs 4ms.
Does OMEN 32q QHD or Smart Monitor M8 (2024) have USB-C with power delivery?+
Smart Monitor M8 (2024) offers USB-C with 65W power delivery.