Monitors / Comparison

BenQ MOBIUZ EX480UZ vs MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ MOBIUZ EX480UZ

48″ · 3840×2160 · 120 Hz · OLED
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate50
Resolution100
Panel100
Response time100
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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 EX480UZ and MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 80.

  • Resolution: BenQ MOBIUZ EX480UZ leads (3840×2160 vs 3840×1600).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus leads (175 Hz vs 120 Hz).
Pick this

BenQ MOBIUZ EX480UZ

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 EX480UZMSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus
81Gear score80
48″Screen size37.5″
3840×2160Resolution3840×1600
120 HzRefresh rate175 Hz
OLEDPanelIPS
0.1 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 BenQ MOBIUZ EX480UZ or MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus better?

BenQ MOBIUZ EX480UZ and MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 80. Resolution: BenQ MOBIUZ EX480UZ leads (3840×2160 vs 3840×1600). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus leads (175 Hz vs 120 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus leads (175 Hz vs 120 Hz).