Monitors / Comparison

HP ENVY 32 vs HP Smartbuy Z30i

Monitor · HP

HP ENVY 32

32″ · 2560×1440 · 60 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 50.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time37
VS
Monitor · HP

HP Smartbuy Z30i

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

HP ENVY 32 and HP Smartbuy Z30i are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 50 and 50.

  • Resolution: HP Smartbuy Z30i leads (2560×1600 vs 2560×1440).
  • Response time: HP ENVY 32 leads (7 ms vs 8 ms).
Pick this

HP ENVY 32

If you care most about response time.

Pick this

HP Smartbuy Z30i

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

HP ENVY 32HP Smartbuy Z30i
50Gear score50
32″Screen size30″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1600
60 HzRefresh rate60 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
7 msResponse 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 HP ENVY 32 or HP Smartbuy Z30i better?

HP ENVY 32 and HP Smartbuy Z30i are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 50 and 50. Resolution: HP Smartbuy Z30i leads (2560×1600 vs 2560×1440). Response time: HP ENVY 32 leads (7 ms vs 8 ms).