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HP OMEN Transcend 32

UK model 9R181AA#ABU

Screen size: 31.5 in
Resolution: 3840 × 2160
Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Panel: QD-OLED

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ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM

Compared with yours · HP OMEN Transcend 32

Inputs and versions1 × DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR10); 2 × HDMI 2.1; 1 × USB-C 10Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode, up to 140 W USB Power Delivery); 2 × USB-C 10Gbps data (15 W charging); 3 × USB-A 10Gbps; 3.5 mm audio out → 1 × USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode, USB upstream; 65 W power delivery by default, 90 W when enabled in the on-screen menu); 1 × DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC); 2 × HDMI 2.1 (FRL); 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-B upstream; 3 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A downstream; earphone jack; optical S/PDIF output
USB-C power delivery140 W → 90 W
HDR supportVESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black → HDR10; Dolby Vision; VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black
Portrait pivotYes → No
VESA mounting pattern100 × 100 mm (bracket included) → 100 × 100 mm

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Built-in speakersYes → No

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ASUS’s technical tables and user guide give 80 mm of height travel, but its product page shows 0–110 mm; the user guide lists no pivot, and swivel is ±15°.ASUS ROG UK — ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM technical specifications ASUS ROG UK — ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM product page and gallery ASUS — PG32UCDM Series OLED monitor user guide (English, PDF)
It weighs 8.8 kg with its stand and is 274 mm deep with the stand fitted, and it uses an external power adapter.ASUS ROG UK — ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM technical specifications ASUS — PG32UCDM Series OLED monitor user guide (English, PDF)
DisplayPort is version 1.4 with DSC, and there are no built-in speakers.ASUS ROG UK — ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM technical specifications ASUS — PG32UCDM Series OLED monitor user guide (English, PDF)

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Screen diagonal31.5 in

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Native resolution3840 × 2160

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Refresh rate240 Hz

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ASUS lists up to 240 Hz on HDMI, DisplayPort and USB-C. The user guide says that with the USB-C port’s Type-C Bandwidth set to USB 3.2, USB-C is up to 3840 × 2160 at 144 Hz when DSC support is on.

ASUS ROG UK — ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM technical specifications ASUS — PG32UCDM Series OLED monitor user guide (English, PDF)

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MSI MAG 321UPX QD-OLED

Compared with yours · HP OMEN Transcend 32

Inputs and versions1 × DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR10); 2 × HDMI 2.1; 1 × USB-C 10Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode, up to 140 W USB Power Delivery); 2 × USB-C 10Gbps data (15 W charging); 3 × USB-A 10Gbps; 3.5 mm audio out → 1 × DisplayPort 1.4a; 2 × HDMI 2.1; 1 × USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode and up to 15 W Power Delivery; headphone output
USB-C power delivery140 W → 15 W
USB hubYes → No
HDR supportVESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black → DisplayHDR True Black 400
Named adaptive-sync technologyAMD FreeSync Premium Pro; NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible → Adaptive-Sync

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Portrait pivotYes → No
Stand adjustmentHeight 100 mm; tilt −5° to +20°; pivot ±90° (swivel unresolved) → Tilt −5° to +15°; height travel 100 mm; swivel supported; screen rotation ±10° (MSI's 'pivot' figure — not a 90° portrait pivot)
VESA mounting pattern100 × 100 mm (bracket included) → 100 × 100 mm

Same: Screen size 31.5 in · Resolution 3840 × 2160 · Refresh rate 240 Hz · Panel QD-OLED

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Exact model: 31.5-inch · 3840 × 2160 · 240 Hz · MSI global specification

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USB-C charging is limited to 15 W, PIP/PBP isn't available, there are no USB-A hub ports, and the stand's ±10° rotation is not a portrait pivot.MSI MAG 321UPX QD-OLED — exact model specifications

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Screen diagonal31.5 in

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MSI MAG 321UPX QD-OLED — exact model specifications

Native resolution3840 × 2160

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MSI MAG 321UPX QD-OLED — exact model specifications

Refresh rate240 Hz

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DisplayPort: up to 240 Hz; HDMI: up to 240 Hz; USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode: up to 240 Hz, at native 3840 × 2160 resolution. Source, cable and selected mode must support the signal.

MSI MAG 321UPX QD-OLED — exact model specifications

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MSI MPG 321CURX QD-OLED

Compared with yours · HP OMEN Transcend 32

Inputs and versions1 × DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR10); 2 × HDMI 2.1; 1 × USB-C 10Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode, up to 140 W USB Power Delivery); 2 × USB-C 10Gbps data (15 W charging); 3 × USB-A 10Gbps; 3.5 mm audio out → 1 × DisplayPort 1.4a; 2 × HDMI 2.1; 1 × USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode and up to 98 W Power Delivery; headphone output
USB-C power delivery140 W → 98 W
HDR supportVESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black → DisplayHDR True Black 400
Portrait pivotYes → No
Stand adjustmentHeight 100 mm; tilt −5° to +20°; pivot ±90° (swivel unresolved) → Tilt −5° to +15°; swivel ±30°; no pivot; height travel 100 mm

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VESA mounting pattern100 × 100 mm (bracket included) → 100 × 100 mm

Same: Screen size 31.5 in · Resolution 3840 × 2160 · Refresh rate 240 Hz · Panel QD-OLED

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Exact model: 31.5-inch · 3840 × 2160 · 240 Hz · MSI global specification

Sources: 59 of 60 specifications cited.

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Allow 318 mm of desk depth for the stand, which has no pivot. The USB hub ports are USB 2.0, and the 1000 cd/m² HDR figure applies only in Peak 1000 mode at 3% APL.MSI MPG 321CURX QD-OLED — exact model specifications

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Screen diagonal31.5 in

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MSI MPG 321CURX QD-OLED — exact model specifications

Native resolution3840 × 2160

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MSI MPG 321CURX QD-OLED — exact model specifications

Refresh rate240 Hz

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DisplayPort: up to 240 Hz; HDMI: up to 240 Hz; USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode: up to 240 Hz, at native 3840 × 2160 resolution. Source, cable and selected mode must support the signal.

MSI MPG 321CURX QD-OLED — exact model specifications

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MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED

Compared with yours · HP OMEN Transcend 32

Inputs and versions1 × DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR10); 2 × HDMI 2.1; 1 × USB-C 10Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode, up to 140 W USB Power Delivery); 2 × USB-C 10Gbps data (15 W charging); 3 × USB-A 10Gbps; 3.5 mm audio out → 1 × DisplayPort 1.4a; 2 × HDMI 2.1; 1 × USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode and up to 90 W Power Delivery; headphone output
USB-C power delivery140 W → 90 W
HDR supportVESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black → DisplayHDR True Black 400
Portrait pivotYes → No
Stand adjustmentHeight 100 mm; tilt −5° to +20°; pivot ±90° (swivel unresolved) → Tilt −5° to +15°; swivel ±30°; height travel 110 mm; screen rotation ±10° (MSI's 'pivot' figure — not a 90° portrait pivot)

1 more difference

VESA mounting pattern100 × 100 mm (bracket included) → 100 × 100 mm

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Exact model: 31.5-inch · 3840 × 2160 · 240 Hz · exact MSI global configuration

Sources: 56 of 56 specifications cited.

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Manufacturer facts: 54
Calculated from sources: 2
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It uses DisplayPort 1.4a rather than 2.1, the USB hub ports are USB 2.0, PIP/PBP isn't available, and the stand's ±10° rotation is not a portrait pivot.MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED — manufacturer specifications MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED — exact model datasheet

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Screen diagonal31.5 in

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Active screen diagonal. Screens with different aspect ratios have different usable areas at the same diagonal.

MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED — manufacturer specifications MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED — exact model datasheet

Native resolution3840 × 2160

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MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED — manufacturer specifications MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED — exact model datasheet

Refresh rate240 Hz

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Up to 240 Hz at 3840 × 2160 through DisplayPort, HDMI or USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode. Check required source, cable and mode support.

MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED — manufacturer specifications MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED — exact model datasheet

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MSI MPG 322URX QD-OLED

Compared with yours · HP OMEN Transcend 32

Inputs and versions1 × DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR10); 2 × HDMI 2.1; 1 × USB-C 10Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode, up to 140 W USB Power Delivery); 2 × USB-C 10Gbps data (15 W charging); 3 × USB-A 10Gbps; 3.5 mm audio out → 1 × DisplayPort 2.1a (UHBR20); 2 × HDMI 2.1; 1 × USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode and up to 98 W Power Delivery; headphone output
USB-C power delivery140 W → 98 W
HDR supportVESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black → DisplayHDR True Black 400
Portrait pivotYes → No
Stand adjustmentHeight 100 mm; tilt −5° to +20°; pivot ±90° (swivel unresolved) → Tilt −5° to +15°; swivel ±30°; height travel 110 mm; screen rotation ±10° (MSI's 'pivot' figure — not a 90° portrait pivot)

1 more difference

VESA mounting pattern100 × 100 mm (bracket included) → 100 × 100 mm

Same: Screen size 31.5 in · Resolution 3840 × 2160 · Refresh rate 240 Hz · Panel QD-OLED

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Exact model: 31.5-inch · 3840 × 2160 · 240 Hz · exact MSI global configuration

Sources: 60 of 60 specifications cited.

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Calculated from sources: 2
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Conflicting facts: None recorded

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HDR reaches 1000 cd/m² only in Peak 1000 mode at 3% APL (450 cd/m² in True Black 400 mode at 10% APL), and typical SDR brightness is 250 cd/m².MSI MPG 322URX QD-OLED — manufacturer specifications MSI MPG 322URX QD-OLED — exact model datasheet
The stand rotates only ±10°, so there is no portrait pivot.MSI MPG 322URX QD-OLED — exact model datasheet

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Screen diagonal31.5 in

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Active screen diagonal. Screens with different aspect ratios have different usable areas at the same diagonal.

MSI MPG 322URX QD-OLED — manufacturer specifications MSI MPG 322URX QD-OLED — exact model datasheet

Native resolution3840 × 2160

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MSI MPG 322URX QD-OLED — manufacturer specifications MSI MPG 322URX QD-OLED — exact model datasheet

Refresh rate240 Hz

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Up to 240 Hz at 3840 × 2160 through DisplayPort, HDMI or USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode. Required source, cable and mode support must be checked.

MSI MPG 322URX QD-OLED — manufacturer specifications MSI MPG 322URX QD-OLED — exact model datasheet

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Alienware AW3225QF 32-inch curved monitor, front-left angled view on its white and black height-adjustable stand, with game artwork on screen.

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Dell Alienware AW3225QF

Compared with yours · HP OMEN Transcend 32

Screen size31.5 in → 32 in
Inputs and versions1 × DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR10); 2 × HDMI 2.1; 1 × USB-C 10Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode, up to 140 W USB Power Delivery); 2 × USB-C 10Gbps data (15 W charging); 3 × USB-A 10Gbps; 3.5 mm audio out → 1 × DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4 & 2.3, DSC; up to 3840 × 2160 at 240 Hz); 2 × HDMI 2.1 FRL (HDCP 1.4 & 2.3; up to 3840 × 2160 at 240 Hz; one with eARC); USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub: 1 × Type-B upstream, 3 × Type-A downstream, 1 × Type-C downstream (BC1.2 charging)
HDR supportVESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black → VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400; Dolby Vision
Named adaptive-sync technologyAMD FreeSync Premium Pro; NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible → VESA Adaptive-Sync; NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible
Portrait pivotYes → No

4 more differences

Stand adjustmentHeight 100 mm; tilt −5° to +20°; pivot ±90° (swivel unresolved) → Height 110 mm; tilt −5° to +21°; swivel ±20°; no pivot listed
VESA mounting pattern100 × 100 mm (bracket included) → 100 × 100 mm
Built-in speakersYes → No
Audio outputYes → No

Same: Resolution 3840 × 2160 · Refresh rate 240 Hz · Panel QD-OLED

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Sources: 56 of 57 specifications cited.

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The stand for the 1700R curved panel lists height, swivel and tilt adjustment but no pivot, and Dell gives a stand depth of 305.72 mm.Dell UK — Alienware 32 4K QD-OLED Gaming Monitor AW3225QF product page and tech specs
There are no built-in speakers or audio line-out; one HDMI 2.1 FRL port supports eARC for Dolby Atmos pass-through to speakers and soundbars, and the USB-C port is downstream only.Dell UK — Alienware 32 4K QD-OLED Gaming Monitor AW3225QF product page and tech specs
Dell’s single 1000 cd/m² brightness row does not state its basis, so typical SDR brightness is not confirmed on this page.Dell UK — Alienware 32 4K QD-OLED Gaming Monitor AW3225QF product page and tech specs

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Screen diagonal32 in

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32-inch size class; Dell states a 31.6-inch (80.3 cm) viewable diagonal.

Dell UK — Alienware 32 4K QD-OLED Gaming Monitor AW3225QF product page and tech specs

Native resolution3840 × 2160

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Dell UK — Alienware 32 4K QD-OLED Gaming Monitor AW3225QF product page and tech specs

Refresh rate240 Hz

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Dell lists 240 Hz at 3840 × 2160 on both DisplayPort 1.4 (with DSC) and HDMI 2.1 FRL.

Dell UK — Alienware 32 4K QD-OLED Gaming Monitor AW3225QF product page and tech specs

Panel technologyQD-OLED

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