Between the Z27k G3 4K USB-C and Legion Y32p-30 4K, the Z27k G3 4K USB-C comes out ahead in usb-c power delivery / dci-p3 coverage, while the Legion Y32p-30 4K wins on refresh rate / response time (gtg). Overall, the Z27k G3 4K USB-C scores 59 and the Legion Y32p-30 4K scores 69.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Legion Y32p-30 4K is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 10.2 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 Z27k G3 4K USB-C if you care most about usb-c power delivery / dci-p3 coverage. The biggest gaps in its favor are usb-c power delivery, dci-p3 coverage.
Pick the Legion Y32p-30 4K 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 refresh rate, response time (gtg), screen size, among others.
Both ship with comparable panel type, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Legion Y32p-30 4K is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why HP - Z27k G3 4K USB-C wins
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 11.11% more. 100 W vs 90 W.
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 2.08% more. 98 % vs 96 %.
Why Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 140.00% more. 144 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 80.00% less. 1 ms vs 5 ms.
- ▲Screen size — 18.52% more. 32 " vs 27 ".
- ▲Peak brightness — 12.50% more. 450 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | HP - Z27k G3 4K USB-C | Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 27 " | 32 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | HP - Z27k G3 4K USB-C | Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 144 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 ms | 1 mslead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 450 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 98 %lead | 96 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | truelead |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP - Z27k G3 4K USB-C | Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 1 | 2lead |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 100 Wlead | 90 W |
| KVM | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, Z27k G3 4K USB-C or Legion Y32p-30 4K?+
Legion Y32p-30 4K refreshes at 144Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, Z27k G3 4K USB-C or Legion Y32p-30 4K?+
Legion Y32p-30 4K responds in 1ms vs 5ms.
Does Z27k G3 4K USB-C or Legion Y32p-30 4K have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 100W on Z27k G3 4K USB-C, 90W on Legion Y32p-30 4K.
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