Between the OMEN 32q QHD and UltraGear 27GP950-B, the OMEN 32q QHD comes out ahead in screen size and refresh rate, while the UltraGear 27GP950-B wins on peak brightness and dci-p3 coverage. Overall, the OMEN 32q QHD scores 69.4 and the UltraGear 27GP950-B scores 78.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The UltraGear 27GP950-B is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 8.8 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 OMEN 32q QHD 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 screen size, refresh rate.
Pick the UltraGear 27GP950-B 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 peak brightness, dci-p3 coverage.
Both ship with comparable response time (gtg), panel type, g-sync, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the UltraGear 27GP950-B is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why HP - OMEN 32q QHD wins
- ▲Screen size — 18.52% more. 32 " vs 27 ".
- ▲Refresh rate — 3.13% more. 165 Hz vs 160 Hz.
Why LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 50.00% more. 600 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 3.16% more. 98 % vs 95 %.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | HP - OMEN 32q QHD | LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 32 "lead | 27 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 1440p | 4Klead |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | HP - OMEN 32q QHD | LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 165 Hzlead | 160 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 600 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 95 % | 98 %lead |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | true | true |
| FreeSyncⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP - OMEN 32q QHD | LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | false | false |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 0 W | — |
| KVM | false | false |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, OMEN 32q QHD or UltraGear 27GP950-B?+
OMEN 32q QHD refreshes at 165Hz vs 160Hz.
Which has faster response time, OMEN 32q QHD or UltraGear 27GP950-B?+
UltraGear 27GP950-B responds in 1ms vs 1ms.
Does OMEN 32q QHD or UltraGear 27GP950-B have USB-C with power delivery?+
Neither offers USB-C with power delivery.
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