Monitors / Comparison

AOC Q34G3 vs HP Smartbuy Z30i

Monitor · AOC

AOC Q34G3

34″ · 2560×1080 · 75 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 50.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate25
Resolution62
Panel80
VS
Monitor · HP

HP Smartbuy Z30i

30″ · 2560×1600 · 60 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 50.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution83
Panel80
Response time30
Verdict

AOC Q34G3 and HP Smartbuy Z30i are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 50 and 50.

  • Resolution: HP Smartbuy Z30i leads (2560×1600 vs 2560×1080).
  • Refresh rate: AOC Q34G3 leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Pick this

AOC Q34G3

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

HP Smartbuy Z30i

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC Q34G3HP Smartbuy Z30i
50Gear score50
34″Screen size30″
2560×1080Resolution2560×1600
75 HzRefresh rate60 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
—Response time8 ms

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is AOC Q34G3 or HP Smartbuy Z30i better?

AOC Q34G3 and HP Smartbuy Z30i are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 50 and 50. Resolution: HP Smartbuy Z30i leads (2560×1600 vs 2560×1080). Refresh rate: AOC Q34G3 leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: AOC Q34G3 leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).