Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K vs Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024)
Between the Legion Y32p-30 4K and Smart Monitor M8 (2024), the Legion Y32p-30 4K comes out ahead in refresh rate / response time (gtg), while the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) wins on dci-p3 coverage. Overall, the Legion Y32p-30 4K scores 69.2 and the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) scores 65.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Legion Y32p-30 4K edges ahead on the Mars Score (69.2 vs 65.5), but the 3.7-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
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. The biggest gaps in its favor are refresh rate, response time (gtg), usb-c power delivery, among others.
Pick the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) if you care most about dci-p3 coverage. Its strongest claims are dci-p3 coverage.
Both ship with comparable 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.
Why Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 140.00% more. 144 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 75.00% less. 1 ms vs 4 ms.
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 38.46% more. 90 W vs 65 W.
- ▲Peak brightness — 12.50% more. 450 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
- ▲Panel type: IPS (vs VA).
Why Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) wins
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 3.13% more. 99 % vs 96 %.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 32 " | 32 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPSlead | VA |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 144 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 1 mslead | 4 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 450 nitslead | 400 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 96 % | 99 %lead |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | truelead | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | truelead | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2lead | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1lead | 0 |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 90 Wlead | 65 W |
| KVM | false | false |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, Legion Y32p-30 4K or Smart Monitor M8 (2024)?+
Legion Y32p-30 4K refreshes at 144Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, Legion Y32p-30 4K or Smart Monitor M8 (2024)?+
Legion Y32p-30 4K responds in 1ms vs 4ms.
Does Legion Y32p-30 4K or Smart Monitor M8 (2024) have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 90W on Legion Y32p-30 4K, 65W on Smart Monitor M8 (2024).
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