ASUS ROG Swift PG259QN vs MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus
ASUS ROG Swift PG259QN
24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 360 Hz · IPSMSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus
37.5″ · 3840×1600 · 175 Hz · IPSASUS ROG Swift PG259QN and MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 80.
- Resolution: MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus leads (3840×1600 vs 1920×1080).
- Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Swift PG259QN leads (360 Hz vs 175 Hz).
ASUS ROG Swift PG259QN
If you care most about refresh rate.
MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus
If you care most about resolution.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| ASUS ROG Swift PG259QN | MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| 80 | Gear score | 80 |
| 24.5″ | Screen size | 37.5″ |
| 1920×1080 | Resolution | 3840×1600 |
| 360 Hz | Refresh rate | 175 Hz |
| IPS | Panel | IPS |
| 1 ms | Response time | — |
| ≈ $800 | Estimated price | — |
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 Swift PG259QN or MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus better?
ASUS ROG Swift PG259QN and MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 80. Resolution: MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus leads (3840×1600 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Swift PG259QN leads (360 Hz vs 175 Hz).
Which has the higher refresh rate?
Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Swift PG259QN leads (360 Hz vs 175 Hz).