HP - Z27k G3 4K USB-C vs Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024)
Between the Z27k G3 4K USB-C and Smart Monitor M8 (2024), the Z27k G3 4K USB-C comes out ahead in usb-c power delivery / panel type, while the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) wins on response time (gtg) / screen size. Overall, the Z27k G3 4K USB-C scores 59 and the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) scores 65.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Smart Monitor M8 (2024) edges ahead on the Mars Score (59 vs 65.5), but the 6.5-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Z27k G3 4K USB-C if you care most about usb-c power delivery / panel type. The biggest gaps in its favor are usb-c power delivery, panel type.
Pick the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) 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 response time (gtg), screen size, dci-p3 coverage.
Both ship with comparable refresh rate, peak brightness, g-sync, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) 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 — 53.85% more. 100 W vs 65 W.
- ▲Panel type: IPS (vs VA).
Why Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) wins
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 20.00% less. 4 ms vs 5 ms.
- ▲Screen size — 18.52% more. 32 " vs 27 ".
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 1.02% more. 99 % vs 98 %.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | HP - Z27k G3 4K USB-C | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 27 " | 32 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPSlead | VA |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | HP - Z27k G3 4K USB-C | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 ms | 4 mslead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 98 % | 99 %lead |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP - Z27k G3 4K USB-C | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1lead | 0 |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 100 Wlead | 65 W |
| KVM | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, Z27k G3 4K USB-C or Smart Monitor M8 (2024)?+
Smart Monitor M8 (2024) refreshes at 60Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, Z27k G3 4K USB-C or Smart Monitor M8 (2024)?+
Smart Monitor M8 (2024) responds in 4ms vs 5ms.
Does Z27k G3 4K USB-C or Smart Monitor M8 (2024) have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 100W on Z27k G3 4K USB-C, 65W on Smart Monitor M8 (2024).
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