Monitors / Comparison

Gigabyte GS27U vs MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus

Monitor · Gigabyte

Gigabyte GS27U

27″ · 3840×2160 · 160 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate67
Resolution100
Panel80
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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

Gigabyte GS27U and MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 80.

  • Resolution: Gigabyte GS27U leads (3840×2160 vs 3840×1600).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus leads (175 Hz vs 160 Hz).
Pick this

Gigabyte GS27U

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Gigabyte GS27UMSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus
81Gear score80
27″Screen size37.5″
3840×2160Resolution3840×1600
160 HzRefresh rate175 Hz
IPSPanelIPS

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 Gigabyte GS27U or MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus better?

Gigabyte GS27U and MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 80. Resolution: Gigabyte GS27U 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).