Monitors / Comparison

AOC AGON AG256FS vs MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus

Monitor · AOC

AOC AGON AG256FS

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 390 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate97
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus

37.5″ · 3840×1600 · 175 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 80.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate71
Resolution92
Panel80
Verdict

AOC AGON AG256FS and MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 80.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus leads (3840×1600 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: AOC AGON AG256FS leads (390 Hz vs 175 Hz).
Pick this

AOC AGON AG256FS

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC AGON AG256FSMSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus
81Gear score80
24.5″Screen size37.5″
1920×1080Resolution3840×1600
390 HzRefresh rate175 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time—

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 AGON AG256FS or MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus better?

AOC AGON AG256FS and MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 80. Resolution: MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus leads (3840×1600 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: AOC AGON AG256FS leads (390 Hz vs 175 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: AOC AGON AG256FS leads (390 Hz vs 175 Hz).