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 - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Response time (GtG) | 1 ms | 5 ms |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits |
| Screen size | 32 " | 27 " |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 95 % | 99 % |
| G-Sync | true | false |
Between the OMEN 32q QHD and ViewFinity S9 (S90PC), the OMEN 32q QHD comes out ahead in refresh rate / response time (gtg), while the ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) wins on peak brightness / dci-p3 coverage. Overall, the OMEN 32q QHD scores 68 and the ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) scores 65.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (68 vs 65.9). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
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. The single most decisive one: Refresh rate — 175.00% more. 165 Hz vs 60 Hz.
Pick the ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) if you care most about peak brightness / dci-p3 coverage. Its strongest claims are peak brightness, dci-p3 coverage, usb-c power delivery. The single most decisive one: Peak brightness — 50.00% more. 600 nits vs 400 nits.
Both ship with comparable panel type, 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 - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)?
HP - OMEN 32q QHD leads the current Mars Score by 2.1 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, refresh rate 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, screen size in.
Choose Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) if…
Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) has the measurable edge on peak brightness nits, 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) — 80.00% less. 1 ms vs 5 ms.
- ▲Screen size — 18.52% more. 32 " vs 27 ".
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
Why Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 50.00% more. 600 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 4.21% more. 99 % vs 95 %.
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery: 90 W vs 0 W.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | HP - OMEN 32q QHD | Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 32 "lead | 27 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 1440p | 5Klead |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | HP - OMEN 32q QHD | Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 165 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 1 mslead | 5 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 600 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 95 % | 99 %lead |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | truelead | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | truelead | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP - OMEN 32q QHD | Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2lead | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1lead | 0 |
| USB-C inputⓘ | false | truelead |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 0 W | 90 Wlead |
| KVM | false | false |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, OMEN 32q QHD or ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)?+
OMEN 32q QHD refreshes at 165Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, OMEN 32q QHD or ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)?+
OMEN 32q QHD responds in 1ms vs 5ms.
Does OMEN 32q QHD or ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) have USB-C with power delivery?+
ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) offers USB-C with 90W power delivery.