Monitors / Comparison

BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX vs MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX

31.5″ · 3840×2160 · 144 Hz · Mini LED IPS
GEAR SCORE 80.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time90
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus

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

BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX and MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 80.

  • Resolution: BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX leads (3840×2160 vs 3840×1600).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus leads (175 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UXMSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus
80Gear score80
31.5″Screen size37.5″
3840×2160Resolution3840×1600
144 HzRefresh rate175 Hz
Mini LED IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time—
≈ $1,100Estimated 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 BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX or MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus better?

BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX and MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 80. Resolution: BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX leads (3840×2160 vs 3840×1600). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus leads (175 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus leads (175 Hz vs 144 Hz).