Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS vs MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 280 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate89
Resolution80
Panel66
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

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS 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 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS leads (280 Hz vs 175 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMSMSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus
81Gear score80
31.5″Screen size37.5″
2560×1440Resolution3840×1600
280 HzRefresh rate175 Hz
VAPanelIPS
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 ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS or MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS 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 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS leads (280 Hz vs 175 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS leads (280 Hz vs 175 Hz).