Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U vs MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus
Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U
27″ · 3840×2160 · 160 Hz · IPSMSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus
37.5″ · 3840×1600 · 175 Hz · IPSCooler Master TEMPEST GP27U and MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 80.
- Resolution: Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U leads (3840×2160 vs 3840×1600).
- Refresh rate: MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus leads (175 Hz vs 160 Hz).
Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U
If you care most about resolution.
MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus
If you care most about refresh rate.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U | MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| 81 | Gear score | 80 |
| 27″ | Screen size | 37.5″ |
| 3840×2160 | Resolution | 3840×1600 |
| 160 Hz | Refresh rate | 175 Hz |
| IPS | Panel | IPS |
| ≈ $730 | 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 Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U or MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus better?
Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U and MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 80. Resolution: Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U leads (3840×2160 vs 3840×1600). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus leads (175 Hz vs 160 Hz).
Which has the higher refresh rate?
Refresh rate: MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus leads (175 Hz vs 160 Hz).