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Lenovo Legion Y32p-30  Monitor Review

Review updated Apr 03, 2024 at 10:16am
Writing modified Jun 23, 2025 at 10:56am
Tested using methodology v2.0.1 
Lenovo Legion Y32p-30
7.0
PC Gaming 
7.2
Console Gaming 
8.2
Office 
7.6
Editing 
7.3
Brightness 
7.5
Response Time 
5.0
HDR Picture 
6.6
SDR Picture 
 12

The Lenovo Legion Y32p-30 is a 32-inch 4k gaming-focused monitor with extra features to enhance office productivity. This monitor sits near the top of Lenovo's gaming lineup and is an upper mid-range monitor. It has several gaming features, including a high refresh rate, an integrated headset hook, FreeSync Premium variable refresh rate (VRR) support, and HDMI 2.1 bandwidth. However, it also provides several office-friendly features. It has a USB-C hub with 75W of power delivery for easy laptop connections and an integrated KVM switch for fast switching of monitor, mouse, and keyboard between two different computers. Finally, Lenovo claims the monitor comes from the factory with Delta E<2 color accuracy, allowing you to use it for a variety of creative purposes.

Our Verdict

7.0
PC Gaming 

The Lenovo Legion Y32p-30 is a decent PC gaming monitor. Its 144Hz refresh rate is fine for most gamers, but it isn't ideal for competitive gaming. Luckily, it has low input lag for a responsive feel. While it has a good response time, especially at high refresh rates, its motion handling isn't the most consistent across its entire VRR range, as lower refresh rates have more blur. Unfortunately, it has limited picture quality as it has a low contrast ratio and terrible local dimming feature, so it can't deliver the most realistic images.

Pros
  • Low input lag.
  • Fast response time at 144Hz and 120Hz.
Cons
  • Mediocre contrast.
  • More motion blur at 60Hz.
7.2
Console Gaming 

The Lenovo Legion Y32p-30 is decent for console gaming. It works well with both the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S because it supports 4k signals up to 120Hz thanks to its HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, but it doesn't properly support 1440p signals from consoles. It delivers a decent enough gaming experience with low input lag for a responsive feel and a fast response time at 120Hz, but it has a slower response time at 60Hz, leading to more motion blur. It also can't deliver the most realistic images due to its limited picture quality.

Pros
  • Low input lag.
  • Fast response time at 144Hz and 120Hz.
  • Supports HDMI 2.1 bandwidth.
Cons
  • Mediocre contrast.
  • More motion blur at 60Hz.
  • Doesn't support 1440p with consoles.
8.2
Office 

The Lenovo Legion Y32p-30 is great for office use. Its 32-inch size provides a large workspace, and its 4k resolution provides fantastic text clarity. While its reflection handling is only decent, it gets bright enough to fight glare in a well-lit room. It has very good ergonomics that make it easy to adjust. It also has decent viewing angles, allowing colleagues to view your screen easily. Finally, it has a USB hub and a KVM switch, allowing you to use the same keyboard and mouse with two different computers.

Pros
  • Fantastic text clarity.
  • KVM switch and USB-C hub with power delivery.
  • Fantastic color accuracy in SDR.
  • Good SDR brightness.
Cons
  • Screen coating struggles with really bright light sources.
7.6
Editing 

The Lenovo Legion Y32p-30 is good for media creation. Its 32-inch size and 4k resolution provide a large, detailed space for editing and superb text clarity. Even before calibration, it has fantastic color accuracy, making it a good choice for non-HDR content. However, it has mediocre contrast and poor black uniformity, making editing shadow details in darker rooms harder. Additionally, it doesn't fully cover the DCI-P3 HDR color gamut, making it less suitable for editing HDR video.

Pros
  • Fantastic text clarity.
  • KVM switch and USB-C hub with power delivery.
  • Fantastic color accuracy in SDR.
  • Good SDR brightness.
Cons
  • Screen coating struggles with really bright light sources.
7.3
Brightness 

The Lenovo Legion Y32p-30 has decent brightness. It gets bright enough to fight glare if you want to use it in a well-lit room, but it doesn't get bright enough to make highlights pop in HDR.

Pros
  • Good SDR brightness.
Cons
  • Small highlights don't pop in HDR.
7.5
Response Time 

The Lenovo Legion Y32p-30 has a good response time. It performs best at high refresh rates, but there's still some motion blur, and it gets worse with lower refresh rates.

Pros
  • Fast response time at 144Hz and 120Hz.
Cons
  • More motion blur at 60Hz.
5.0
HDR Picture 

The Lenovo Legion Y32p-30 has poor picture quality in HDR. It fails to make colors look vivid, and highlights don't pop either. It also has a terrible local dimming feature that only turns on in certain picture modes, and it causes intense blooming around bright objects and blacks to look gray.

Pros
None
Cons
  • Mediocre contrast.
  • Terrible local dimming feature.
6.6
SDR Picture 

The Lenovo Legion Y32p-30 has okay SDR picture quality. Its biggest downside is that it has a low native contrast ratio that makes black look gray, and it has black uniformity issues with clouding throughout.

Pros
None
Cons
  • Mediocre contrast.
9.0
Color Accuracy 

The Lenovo Legion Y32p-30 has fantastic color accuracy. It has an sRGB mode with fantastic accuracy before calibration, and while calibrating, it improves accuracy, but it isn't necessary to do so. As it has great gray uniformity, the accurate image also remains consistent across the entire screen.

Pros
  • Fantastic color accuracy in SDR.
  • Great gray uniformity.
Cons
None
  • 7.0
    PC Gaming
  • 7.2
    Console Gaming
  • 8.2
    Office
  • 7.6
    Editing

  • Performance Usages

  • 7.3
    Brightness
  • 7.5
    Response Time
  • 5.0
    HDR Picture
  • 6.6
    SDR Picture
  • 9.0
    Color Accuracy
  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Jun 23, 2025: 

      Added that the BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX has a much better local dimming system.

    2.  Updated Feb 21, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.0.1. This includes a new test result for DisplayPort 2.1 Transmission Bandwidth.
    3.  Updated Jan 23, 2025: 

      Updated macOS Compatibility to include additional information.

    4.  Updated Jun 17, 2024: Corrected a mistake in the VRR Table to clarify that G-SYNC works over HDMI.

    Differences Between Sizes And Variants

    This model is unique in Lenovo's lineup and has no variants. The results are only valid for this model.

    Model Size Resolution Max Refresh Rate BFI Panel Type
    Y32p-30 32" 3840x2160 144Hz Yes IPS

     Our unit was manufactured in July 2023; you can see the label here.

    Popular Monitor Comparisons

    The Lenovo Legion Y32p-30 is an upper mid-range 4k, 32-inch monitor with decent gaming performance, but it has some motion blur and limited picture quality. However, unlike some gaming monitors, it has several productivity features, like a KVM switch, a USB-C hub with power delivery, and the ability to display multiple inputs at once, making it a versatile option. If you're willing to sacrifice productivity features, consider the LG 32GR93U-B, which is mainly used for console gaming but doesn't have a KVM switch or a USB-C port.

    For more options, check out our recommendations for the best 32-inch monitors, the best 4k gaming monitors, and the best gaming monitors.

    Gigabyte M32U

    The Gigabyte M32U and the Lenovo Legion Y32p-30 are 4k, 32-inch gaming monitors that perform similarly. Both monitors have several productivity features, such as a KVM switch and a USB-C hub with power delivery. However, the Lenovo delivers more power, making it a great choice if you're using a laptop with your monitor. They also perform very similarly for a range of different usages. However, the Gigabyte has substantially better HDR color volume and is a better choice if you watch a considerable amount of HDR content.

    Samsung Odyssey G70D S32DG70

    The Lenovo Legion Y32p-30 and the Samsung Odyssey G70D S32DG70 are 32-inch, 4k gaming monitors. The Samsung is the better option for most people, as it displays a wider range of more vivid colors, has better motion handling, includes a smart OS and remote, and its local dimming function doesn't have bugs. However, if you care about connectivity, the Lenovo is a better choice, as it delivers up to 75W of power over its USB-C port and has a KVM switch.

    Dell G3223Q

    The Dell G3223Q and the Lenovo Legion Y32p-30 are both good 4k, 32-inch gaming monitors. They perform similarly for gaming; however, the Lenovo has several extra productivity features. This includes a KVM switch and an integrated USB-C hub with power delivery. This makes the Lenovo a great choice in a hot-desking or work-from-home environment. However, the Dell has substantially better HDR color gamut and volume and is much brighter in both HDR and SDR, making it a better choice if you watch many videos or use the monitor in a bright room.

    Dell U3225QE

    The Lenovo Legion Y32p-30 and the Dell U3225QE are both 32-inch monitors. The Dell is the better option if you plan to use your monitor for work, as it gets brighter, displays a wider range of colors, and has better connectivity. However, the Lenovo is a better option if you plan to game with the monitor, as fast-moving objects look much crisper.

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    Test Results

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    Design
    Style
    Curved
    No
    Curve Radius
    Not Curved

    The Lenovo Legion Y32p-30 shares a common design with most Legion gaming monitors, including a wide ribbed base and silver "Legion" lettering in the bottom left corner. It also includes RGB lighting that you can customize with the monitor's software.

    7.5
    Build Quality

    The Lenovo Legion Y32p-30 has good build quality, with minimal creaking and flex in its plastic frame. A similar force is required to move the monitor up and down during adjustment. Despite its 32-inch size, it has quick wobble recovery when tapped on an edge or corner.

    7.9
    Ergonomics
    Min Height To Top Of Panel
    17.9" (45.4 cm)
    Height Adjustment
    5.3" (13.4 cm)
    Tilt Range
    -22.5° to 5°
    Rotate Portrait/Landscape
    No
    Swivel Range
    -30° to 30°
    Wall Mount
    VESA 100x100

    The ergonomics are very good on the Lenovo Legion Y32p-30 as you can adjust it in a few different ways. It also has a cable management loop in the back as well as a retractable headphone hook.

    Stand
    Base Width
    21.3" (54.1 cm)
    Base Depth
    11.7" (29.8 cm)
    Thickness (With Display)
    9.2" (23.4 cm)
    Weight (With Display)
    21.2 lbs (9.6 kg)

    The stand is primarily plastic, but the ribbing and metal frame in the base make it fairly solid overall.

    Display
    Size
    32"
    Housing Width
    28.1" (71.5 cm)
    Housing Height
    16.7" (42.4 cm)
    Thickness (Without Stand)
    2.3" (5.9 cm)
    Weight (Without Stand)
    16.2 lbs (7.4 kg)
    Borders Size (Bezels)
    0.3" (0.9 cm)
    Controls

    In addition to the standard joystick control and power buttons, the Lenovo Legion Y32p-30 also has dedicated input switching and KVM switching buttons.

    In The Box
    Power Supply
    Internal

    • DisplayPort cable
    • HDMI cable
    • USB-C cable
    • USB-B cable
    • Power cable
    • User documentation

    Picture Quality
    6.3
    Contrast
    Native Contrast
    1,193 : 1
    Contrast With Local Dimming
    1,094 : 1

    The Lenovo Legion Y32p-30's contrast is adequate. Deep blacks appear gray in a dark room. However, this isn't as noticeable in brighter environments. If you plan to use this in a darker room and contrast is important to you, consider a VA panel like the Gigabyte M32UC instead.

    0.5
    Local Dimming
    Local Dimming
    Yes
    Backlight
    Edge

    The local dimming performance is terrible. Lenovo doesn't list local dimming as a feature for this monitor, and there's no option for turning it on in settings. During our testing with Windows 11, it only activates when the monitor is sent an HDR signal and is in HDR 400 mode with Adaptive Sync off. However, local dimming activation varies between sources.

    When local dimming does activate, it doesn't work properly. The backlight zones don't follow the object and light up sections of the screen with no content. Additionally, the object itself is inconsistently lit by the backlit zones. For this reason, in Windows 11, we suggest not using the HDR 400 mode if Adaptive Sync is turned off. Other modes like HDR Movie or HDR Game don't turn on backlight dimming; we suggest using them instead of HDR 400.

    You can see this same test without local dimming, as well as a recording where we normalize the brightness of the object.

    If you want a monitor with a far better local dimming system, take a look at the BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX.

    7.9
    SDR Brightness
    Real Scene
    330 cd/m²
    Peak 2% Window
    365 cd/m²
    Peak 10% Window
    366 cd/m²
    Peak 25% Window
    366 cd/m²
    Peak 50% Window
    366 cd/m²
    Peak 100% Window
    366 cd/m²
    Sustained 2% Window
    365 cd/m²
    Sustained 10% Window
    366 cd/m²
    Sustained 25% Window
    366 cd/m²
    Sustained 50% Window
    366 cd/m²
    Sustained 100% Window
    366 cd/m²
    Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
    0.000
    Minimum Brightness
    41 cd/m²

    The monitor has good SDR brightness and overcomes glare in brighter rooms. If you want to use the monitor in darker rooms, you'll only reach the lowest minimum brightness level when Brightness Native is turned off. However, several functions like backlight strobing and dynamic contrast aren't available if you do this.

    These results are from after calibration in the 'Standard' Game Mode, with Brightness set to max and Brightness Native turned 'On.'

    6.9
    HDR Brightness
    VESA DisplayHDR Certification
    DisplayHDR 400 - 1.0/1.1
    Real Scene
    422 cd/m²
    Peak 2% Window
    455 cd/m²
    Peak 10% Window
    456 cd/m²
    Peak 25% Window
    457 cd/m²
    Peak 50% Window
    456 cd/m²
    Peak 100% Window
    457 cd/m²
    Sustained 2% Window
    454 cd/m²
    Sustained 10% Window
    455 cd/m²
    Sustained 25% Window
    456 cd/m²
    Sustained 50% Window
    456 cd/m²
    Sustained 100% Window
    456 cd/m²
    Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
    0.000

    The Lenovo Legion Y32p-30 has fair HDR performance. However, if local dimming is on, the monitor has problematic and inconsistent HDR performance, so we used HDR Movie mode to ensure it's off. This mode is similar in brightness and EOTF and is only slightly worse in color performance than HDR 400. However, this mode doesn't cause any local dimming issues.

    When used in HDR Movie, the screen is bright enough to overcome glare from light sources, but highlights won't pop. Darker scenes have proper brightness, but more brilliant scenes fall short of the creator's intended brightness, as the monitor has only decent brightness and the PQ EOTF has an early roll-off.

    These results are from the 'HDR Movie' HDR mode.

    7.3
    Horizontal Viewing Angle
    Color Washout From Left
    39°
    Color Washout From Right
    38°
    Color Shift From Left
    48°
    Color Shift From Right
    50°
    Brightness Loss From Left
    44°
    Brightness Loss From Right
    44°
    Black Level Raise From Left
    70°
    Black Level Raise From Right
    32°
    Gamma Shift From Left
    36°
    Gamma Shift From Right
    36°

    This monitor has only a decent horizontal viewing angle. While it's fine if you're sharing content with a colleague next to you, someone seated at a wider angle will notice the colors getting washed out.

    8.0
    Vertical Viewing Angle
    Color Washout From Below
    32°
    Color Washout From Above
    34°
    Color Shift From Below
    48°
    Color Shift From Above
    61°
    Brightness Loss From Below
    35°
    Brightness Loss From Above
    38°
    Black Level Raise From Below
    70°
    Black Level Raise From Above
    70°
    Gamma Shift From Below
    61°
    Gamma Shift From Above
    62°

    The Lenovo Y32p-30 has a great vertical viewing angle. This makes it a great choice if colleagues stand above you looking at content on your screen.

    8.0
    Gray Uniformity
    50% Std. Dev.
    2.769%
    50% DSE
    0.150%

    The gray uniformity is great on this monitor, though it's somewhat unbalanced. The left side of the screen is notably less bright than the right. However, dirty screen effect is minimal, so it looks good when displaying solid backgrounds.

    5.4
    Black Uniformity
    Native Std. Dev.
    1.718%
    Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
    7.898%

    The monitor has disappointing black uniformity. When you turn off local dimming, the backlight bleed is visible in a darker room.

    However, black uniformity with local dimming on is terrible. If you're using Windows 11 with local dimming and watching certain HDR content, some objects on the screen appear too dark, even as dimming zones with nothing in them are too bright.

    9.1
    Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)
    Picture Mode
    Standard (sRGB)
    sRGB Gamut Area xy
    102.6%
    White Balance dE (Avg.)
    1.63
    Color Temperature (Avg.)
    6,752 K
    Gamma (Avg.)
    2.07
    Color dE (Avg.)
    1.42
    Contrast Setting
    N/A
    RGB Settings
    Default
    Gamma Setting
    Default
    Brightness Setting
    100
    Measured Brightness
    361 cd/m²
    Brightness Locked
    No

    The pre-calibrated color accuracy on the Lenovo Legion Y32p-30 is fantastic in the sRGB mode. However, darker and brighter areas are slightly over-brightened, and the monitor's color temperature is slightly too cold.

    The 'sRGB' Color Temp mode locks out a few settings, like contrast, dynamic contrast ratio, and game mode. You can adjust the locked settings in an alternative picture mode that's less accurate, as you can see here in 'Standard.'

    9.8
    Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)
    Picture Mode
    Standard
    sRGB Gamut Area xy
    100.0%
    White Balance dE (Avg.)
    0.58
    Color Temperature (Avg.)
    6,510 K
    Gamma (Avg.)
    2.18
    Color dE (Avg.)
    0.32
    Contrast Setting
    74
    RGB Settings
    99-98-100
    Gamma Setting
    Default
    Brightness Setting
    11
    Measured Brightness
    101 cd/m²
    ICC Profile
    Download

    The monitor has truly outstanding color accuracy post-calibration. Additionally, some features that were locked in sRGB mode, like Dynamic Contrast Ratio, are accessible.

    9.4
    SDR Color Gamut
    sRGB Coverage xy
    99.7%
    sRGB Picture Mode
    Standard
    Adobe RGB Coverage xy
    82.8%
    Adobe RGB Picture Mode
    Standard

    The Lenovo Legion Y32p-30 has superb SDR color gamut overall. However, it has only decent Adobe RGB coverage. Greens are notably undersaturated in Adobe RGB, making this monitor a poor choice for color-sensitive work in this color space.

    7.5
    HDR Color Gamut
    Wide Color Gamut
    Yes
    DCI-P3 Coverage xy
    87.3%
    DCI-P3 Picture Mode
    HDR Movie
    Rec. 2020 Coverage xy
    63.3%
    Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
    HDR Movie

    The Lenovo Legion Y32p-30's HDR color gamut is good, particularly in the DCI-P3 gamut used by most HDR content. Like most monitors, it doesn't cover a significant portion of the Rec. 2020 color space.

    7.0
    HDR Color Volume
    1,000 cd/m² DCI-P3 Coverage ICtCp
    55.4%
    DCI-P3 Picture Mode
    HDR Movie
    10,000 cd/m² Rec. 2020 Coverage ICtCp
    26.7%
    Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
    HDR Movie

    The HDR color volume on this monitor is decent. However, it can't reproduce bright, vibrant colors with the DCI-P3 content often found in movies. Additionally, it can't reproduce deep blacks, showing only darker gray instead.

    9.0
    Text Clarity
    Pixel Type
    IPS
    Subpixel Layout
    RGB

    This monitor has superb text clarity due to its high pixel density. Turning ClearType on (top photo) makes text crisper and sharper. We took these pictures with Windows 10, and you can see them in Windows 11 with ClearType turned on and off.

    7.3
    Reflections
    Screen Finish
    Matte
    Total Reflections
    5.6%
    Indirect Reflections
    3.2%
    Calculated Direct Reflections
    2.4%

    This monitor has satisfactory reflection handling; content is visible in brighter rooms thanks to its good brightness levels.

    9.9
    Gradient
    Color Depth
    10 Bit

    The gradient handling is excellent on this monitor, and banding isn't visible in areas with similar colors.

    Motion
    7.4
    Refresh Rate
    Native Refresh Rate
    144 Hz
    Max Refresh Rate
    144 Hz
    Max Refresh Rate Over DP
    144 Hz
    Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI
    144 Hz
    Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit
    144 Hz
    Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit
    144 Hz

    The Lenovo Legion Y32p-30 has a fast refresh rate, with the maximum rate available over both HDMI and DisplayPort.

    Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
    Variable Refresh Rate
    Yes
    FreeSync
    Yes
    G-SYNC
    Compatible (Tested)
    VRR Maximum
    144 Hz
    VRR Minimum
    < 20 Hz
    VRR Supported Connectors
    DisplayPort, HDMI

    NVIDIAVRR MinVRR Max
    DisplayPort<20Hz144Hz
    HDMI<20Hz144Hz

    AMDVRR MinVRR Max
    DisplayPort<20Hz144Hz
    HDMI<20Hz144Hz

    The Lenovo Legion Y32p-30 supports all VRR types, including HDMI Forum VRR.

    7.5
    VRR Motion Performance
    See details on graph tool
    Recommended VRR OD Setting
    Level-3
    Variable Overdrive Advertised
    No
    Avg. CAD
    189
    Best CAD
    172
    Worst CAD
    225

    Refresh RateCAD HeatmapRT ChartPursuit Photo
    143HeatmapChartPhoto
    120HeatmapChartPhoto
    100HeatmapChartPhoto
    80HeatmapChartPhoto
    60HeatmapChartPhoto

    The Lenovo Legion Y32p-30 has good motion handling with VRR enabled. Besides the 'Level 4' setting, most of the Overdrive settings perform similarly, but 'Level 3' is consistently the best. That said, it has more inverse ghosting at low refresh rates.

    7.4
    Refresh Rate Compliance
    See details on graph tool
    See details on graph tool
    Compliance @ Max Hz
    52%
    Compliance @ 120 FPS
    60%
    Compliance @ 60 FPS
    74%

    The refresh rate compliance is decent. Like other LCD monitors, its response time isn't fast enough to keep up with its max refresh rate, and it only gets better at lower frame rates .

    7.6
    CAD @ Max Refresh Rate
    OD Transition Max Refresh Rate
    od-transition-max-refresh-rate-level1-0-31
    OD level1
    0 to 31
    Recommended Overdrive Setting
    Level-3
    Avg. CAD
    172
    Best 10% CAD
    96
    Worst 10% CAD
    275

    Overdrive ModeCAD HeatmapRT ChartPursuit Photo
    OffHeatmapChartPhoto
    Level 1HeatmapChartPhoto
    Level 2HeatmapChartPhoto
    Level 3HeatmapChartPhoto
    Level 4HeatmapChartPhoto

    The CAD at the max refresh rate of 144Hz is good. While there's some blur and smearing, the 'Level 3 Overdrive setting doesn't have any inverse ghosting as it has less overshoot than 'Level 4.'

    Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
    Recommended Overdrive Setting
    Level-3
    First Response Time
    6.1 ms
    Total Response Time
    6.3 ms
    RGB Overshoot
    0 RGB
    Worst 10% First Response Time
    11.8 ms
    Worst 10% Total Response Time
    11.8 ms
    Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
    4 RGB

    Overdrive ModeFirst Response HeatmapTotal Response HeatmapRGB Overshoot Heatmap
    OffHeatmapHeatmapHeatmap
    Level 1HeatmapHeatmapHeatmap
    Level 2HeatmapHeatmapHeatmap
    Level 3HeatmapHeatmapHeatmap
    Level 4HeatmapHeatmapHeatmap

    7.6
    CAD @ 120Hz
    OD Transition 120Hz
    od-transition-120-level1-0-31
    OD level1
    0 to 31
    Recommended Overdrive Setting
    Level-3
    Avg. CAD
    173
    Best 10% CAD
    98
    Worst 10% CAD
    268

    Overdrive ModeCAD HeatmapRT ChartPursuit Photo
    OffHeatmapChartPhoto
    Level 1HeatmapChartPhoto
    Level 2HeatmapChartPhoto
    Level 3HeatmapChartPhoto
    Level 4HeatmapChartPhoto

    The CAD at 120Hz is good. It performs similarly to its max refresh rate, as 'Level 3' has the fastest total response time without noticeable inverse ghosting, but it still has some motion blur.

    Response Time @ 120Hz
    Recommended Overdrive Setting
    Level-3
    First Response Time
    5.7 ms
    Total Response Time
    7.4 ms
    RGB Overshoot
    2 RGB
    Worst 10% First Response Time
    9.2 ms
    Worst 10% Total Response Time
    11.6 ms
    Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
    9 RGB

    Overdrive ModeFirst Response HeatmapTotal Response HeatmapRGB Overshoot Heatmap
    OffHeatmapHeatmapHeatmap
    Level 1HeatmapHeatmapHeatmap
    Level 2HeatmapHeatmapHeatmap
    Level 3HeatmapHeatmapHeatmap
    Level 4HeatmapHeatmapHeatmap

    7.2
    CAD @ 60Hz
    OD Transition 60Hz
    od-transition-60-level1-0-31
    OD level1
    0 to 31
    Recommended Overdrive Setting
    Level-2
    Avg. CAD
    202
    Best 10% CAD
    111
    Worst 10% CAD
    302

    Overdrive ModeCAD HeatmapRT ChartPursuit Photo
    OffHeatmapChartPhoto
    Level 1HeatmapChartPhoto
    Level 2HeatmapChartPhoto
    Level 3HeatmapChartPhoto
    Level 4HeatmapChartPhoto

    The CAD at 60Hz is decent. There's noticeable blur, but unlike at higher refresh rates, the recommended Overdrive setting is 'Level 2' because the higher settings have too much overshoot that causes inverse ghosting.

    Response Time @ 60Hz
    Recommended Overdrive Setting
    Level-2
    First Response Time
    7.6 ms
    Total Response Time
    8.2 ms
    RGB Overshoot
    0 RGB
    Worst 10% First Response Time
    11.1 ms
    Worst 10% Total Response Time
    16.6 ms
    Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
    5 RGB

    Overdrive ModeFirst Response HeatmapTotal Response HeatmapRGB Overshoot Heatmap
    OffHeatmapHeatmapHeatmap
    Level 1HeatmapHeatmapHeatmap
    Level 2HeatmapHeatmapHeatmap
    Level 3HeatmapHeatmapHeatmap
    Level 4HeatmapHeatmapHeatmap

    Backlight Strobing (BFI)
    Backlight Strobing (BFI)
    Yes
    Maximum Frequency
    144 Hz
    Minimum Frequency
    100 Hz
    Longest Pulse Width Brightness
    108 cd/m²
    Shortest Pulse Width Brightness
    108 cd/m²
    Pulse Width Control
    No
    Pulse Phase Control
    No
    Pulse Amplitude Control
    No
    VRR At The Same Time
    No

    Refresh RateMotion Blur Photo
    144HzPhoto
    120HzPhoto
    100HzPhoto

    This monitor supports backlight strobing to reduce persistence blur. While it does reduce persistence blur, it also causes image duplication.

    8.6
    VRR Flicker
    Dark Gray Flicker
    0.9 RGB
    Middle Gray Flicker
    1.3 RGB
    Light Gray Flicker
    1.5 RGB

    The Lenovo Legion Y32p-30 doesn't have noticeable VRR flicker with changing frame rates, which is excellent for gaming.

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    Image Flicker
    Flicker-Free
    Yes
    PWM Dimming Frequency
    0 Hz

    The backlight has no flickering at any brightness level, which can help reduce eye strain if you're sensitive to flickering.

    Inputs
    8.8
    Input Lag
    Native Resolution @ Max Hz
    4.0 ms
    Native Resolution @ 120Hz
    4.6 ms
    Native Resolution @ 60Hz
    13.3 ms
    Backlight Strobing (BFI)
    7.7 ms

    The input lag is excellent on this monitor, and games feel very responsive. Backlight strobing slightly increases the input lag, and you may want to leave it off if you're playing a game where low input lag is critical.

    8.5
    Resolution
    Native Resolution
    3840 x 2160
    Aspect Ratio
    16:9
    Megapixels
    8.3 MP
    Pixel Density
    138 PPI
    7.5
    PS5 Compatibility
    4k @ 120Hz
    Yes
    4k @ 60Hz
    Yes
    1440p @ 120Hz
    No
    1440p @ 60Hz
    No
    1080p @ 120Hz
    Yes
    1080p @ 60Hz
    Yes

    Although the Lenovo Legion Y32p-30 supports HDMI 2.1 bandwidth to take advantage of the PS5, it doesn't support 1440p at all, as you can see here.

    8.2
    Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
    4k @ 120Hz
    Yes
    4k @ 60Hz
    Yes
    1440p @ 120Hz
    No
    1440p @ 60Hz
    Yes
    1080p @ 120Hz
    Yes
    1080p @ 60Hz
    Yes

    The monitor only supports 1440p with the Xbox Series X|S if you enable the console's HDMI override setting, which disables VRR. Keep in mind that the console doesn't support HDR with signals lower than 4k, so this isn't a limitation of the monitor.

    Inputs Photos
    Video And Audio Ports
    DisplayPort
    1 (DP 1.4)
    DisplayPort Transmission Bandwidth
    No DisplayPort 2.1
    Mini DisplayPort
    No
    HDMI
    2 (HDMI 2.1)
    HDMI 2.1 Bandwidth
    24Gbps (FRL 6x4)
    DVI
    No
    VGA
    No
    Daisy Chaining
    No
    3.5mm Audio Out
    1
    3.5mm Audio In
    No
    3.5mm Microphone In
    No

    The Lenovo Legion Y32p-30 has four video-in ports, allowing you to connect to two game consoles, a desktop computer, and a laptop simultaneously. You can use the audio output with headphones or speakers when connected to consoles and computers.

    The monitor has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth support, though only up to 24Gbps. Therefore, you can play games at 4k 120Hz over HDMI, but unless the device supports Display Stream Compression, content will have 4:2:0 chroma subsampling. However, this will have a minimal impact on most games.

    USB
    USB-A Ports
    2
    USB-A Rated Speed
    5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
    USB-B Upstream Port
    Yes
    USB-C Ports
    2
    USB-C Upstream
    Yes
    USB-C Rated Speed
    5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
    USB-C Power Delivery
    75W
    USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode
    Yes
    Thunderbolt
    No

    A KVM switch is integrated into the monitor, allowing quick keyboard and mouse switching between multiple connected computers. When Smart Power is off, the monitor delivers 45W of power over USB-C but provides as much as 75W when turned on.

    macOS Compatibility

    ConnectionHDMI 2.0HDMI 2.1USB-C to DisplayPort
    Max Refresh Rate60Hz144Hz144Hz
    VRR RangeN/AUp to 144Hz48-144Hz
    HDRYesYesYes

    The Lenovo Legion Y32p-30 works well with macOS. Some flickering can occur after VRR is used with DisplayPort, though you can stop this by pressing the Alt + Tab keys. HDR looks acceptable on both HDMI and DisplayPort.

    If you're using a MacBook, windows return to their original places after opening and closing the lid, and the Lenovo display stays on while the MacBook is closed.

    Features
    Additional Features
    HDR10
    Yes
    Speakers
    Yes
    RGB Illumination
    Controllable
    Multiple Input Display
    PIP + PBP
    KVM Switch
    Yes

    The Lenovo Legion Y32p-30 has several additional gaming and productivity features, including:

    • KVM Switch: Switches between multiple inputs in 2–5 seconds.
    • USB Hub with Power Delivery: Provides up to 75W of power over USB-C.
    • Picture-in-Picture and Picture-by-Picture: Allows multiple inputs to be visible on the screen at once in several configurations.
    • Smart Light: Adjusts monitor brightness based on ambient light levels.
    • RGB Lighting: Adjustable RGB lighting at the bottom of the monitor.
    • Dark Boost: Brightens darker scenes to assist in gaming.

    On-Screen Display (OSD)

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    1. Update: Added that the BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX has a much better local dimming system.

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      I got this monitor following this review and it is an excellent choice for mixed use, gaming and office. Very underrated among consumers because this brand doesn’t do marketing like other mainstream brands do.

    3. Update: Converted to Test Bench 2.0.1.

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      Does this monitor show washed up colors when connected to a mac? I know it does not say that that happens, but just wanted to make sure. Also a suggestion, since this issue seems quite common: Add a note if the colors are or aren’t washed out when connecting to a Mac for each review.

      Hi, thanks for your question! You raise a great point, and we’ve updated our review as a result. Testers noted that HDR looked “acceptable”, and SDR can be assumed to look good unless we specifically note it in the macOS section.

    5. Update: Updated macOS Compatibility to include additional information.

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      Does this monitor show washed up colors when connected to a mac? I know it does not say that that happens, but just wanted to make sure.

      Also a suggestion, since this issue seems quite common: Add a note if the colors are or aren’t washed out when connecting to a Mac for each review.

    7. Update: Corrected a mistake in the VRR Table to clarify that G-SYNC works over HDMI.

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      VRR with Nvidia over HDMI is listed as N/A in the Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) section. Why doesn’t VRR work in this case? The section mentions: So it should work, right?

      Yes that’s a good catch, it’s a mistake! It works and the table will be fixed, thanks for pointing that out :)