Between the AORUS FO32U2P and OMEN 32q QHD, the AORUS FO32U2P comes out ahead in peak brightness and response time (gtg), while the OMEN 32q QHD wins on several specs. Overall, the AORUS FO32U2P scores 73.2 and the OMEN 32q QHD scores 69.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The AORUS FO32U2P edges ahead on the Mars Score (73.2 vs 69.4), but the 3.8-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the AORUS FO32U2P 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 peak brightness, response time (gtg), refresh rate, among others.
The OMEN 32q QHD similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable screen size, g-sync, 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 Gigabyte - AORUS FO32U2P wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 150.00% more. 1000 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 97.00% less. 0.03 ms vs 1 ms.
- ▲Refresh rate — 45.45% more. 240 Hz vs 165 Hz.
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 4.21% more. 99 % vs 95 %.
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs IPS).
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery: 65 W vs 0 W.
Why HP - OMEN 32q QHD wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Gigabyte - AORUS FO32U2P | HP - OMEN 32q QHD |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 32 " | 32 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | QD-OLEDlead | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4Klead | 1440p |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | Gigabyte - AORUS FO32U2P | HP - OMEN 32q QHD |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 240 Hzlead | 165 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 0.03 mslead | 1 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1000 nitslead | 400 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 99 %lead | 95 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | true | true |
| FreeSyncⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Gigabyte - AORUS FO32U2P | HP - OMEN 32q QHD |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort ports | 2lead | 1 |
| USB-C input | truelead | false |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 65 Wlead | 0 W |
| KVM | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, AORUS FO32U2P or OMEN 32q QHD?+
AORUS FO32U2P refreshes at 240Hz vs 165Hz.
Which has faster response time, AORUS FO32U2P or OMEN 32q QHD?+
AORUS FO32U2P responds in 0.03ms vs 1ms.
Does AORUS FO32U2P or OMEN 32q QHD have USB-C with power delivery?+
AORUS FO32U2P offers USB-C with 65W power delivery.
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