Monitors / Comparison

ASUS PQ321Q vs Samsung S30B

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS PQ321Q

31.5″ · 3840×2160 · 60 Hz · 2013
GEAR SCORE 44.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution100
Response time30
Recency20
VS
Monitor · Samsung

Samsung S30B

32″ · 1920×1080 · 75 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 43.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate25
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time30
Verdict

ASUS PQ321Q and Samsung S30B are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 43.

  • Resolution: ASUS PQ321Q leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Samsung S30B leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS PQ321Q

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

Samsung S30B

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS PQ321QSamsung S30B
44Gear score43
31.5″Screen size32″
3840×2160Resolution1920×1080
60 HzRefresh rate75 Hz
—PanelVA
8 msResponse time8 ms
2013Release year—
—Estimated price≈ $280

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 ASUS PQ321Q or Samsung S30B better?

ASUS PQ321Q and Samsung S30B are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 43. Resolution: ASUS PQ321Q leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: Samsung S30B leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Samsung S30B leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).