Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K vs Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K | Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Response time (GtG) | 1 ms | 5 ms |
| Peak brightness | 450 nits | 600 nits |
| Screen size | 32 " | 27 " |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 96 % | 99 % |
| G-Sync | true | false |
Between the Legion Y32p-30 4K and ViewFinity S9 (S90PC), the Legion Y32p-30 4K comes out ahead in refresh rate / response time (gtg), while the ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) wins on peak brightness / dci-p3 coverage. Overall, the Legion Y32p-30 4K scores 70.1 and the ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) scores 65.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Legion Y32p-30 4K edges ahead on the Mars Score (70.1 vs 65.9), but the 4.2-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), screen size, among others. The single most decisive one: Refresh rate — 140.00% more. 144 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. The single most decisive one: Peak brightness — 33.33% more. 600 nits vs 450 nits.
Both ship with comparable panel type, usb-c power delivery, 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: Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K or Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)?
Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K leads the current Mars Score by 4.2 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 Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K if…
Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K 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.
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 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 ".
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
Why Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 33.33% more. 600 nits vs 450 nits.
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 3.13% more. 99 % vs 96 %.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K | Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 32 "lead | 27 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 5Klead |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K | Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 144 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 1 mslead | 5 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 450 nits | 600 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 96 % | 99 %lead |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | truelead | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | truelead | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K | Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2lead | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1lead | 0 |
| USB-C inputⓘ | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 90 W | 90 W |
| KVM | false | false |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, Legion Y32p-30 4K or ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)?+
Legion Y32p-30 4K refreshes at 144Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, Legion Y32p-30 4K or ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)?+
Legion Y32p-30 4K responds in 1ms vs 5ms.
Does Legion Y32p-30 4K or ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 90W on Legion Y32p-30 4K, 90W on ViewFinity S9 (S90PC).