Monitors / Comparison

iiyama GB2870UHSU-B1 vs MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus

Monitor · iiyama

iiyama GB2870UHSU-B1

28″ · 3840×2160 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
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

iiyama GB2870UHSU-B1 and MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 80.

  • Resolution: iiyama GB2870UHSU-B1 leads (3840×2160 vs 3840×1600).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus leads (175 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

iiyama GB2870UHSU-B1

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

iiyama GB2870UHSU-B1MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus
81Gear score80
28″Screen size37.5″
3840×2160Resolution3840×1600
165 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 iiyama GB2870UHSU-B1 or MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus better?

iiyama GB2870UHSU-B1 and MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 80. Resolution: iiyama GB2870UHSU-B1 leads (3840×2160 vs 3840×1600). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus leads (175 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus leads (175 Hz vs 165 Hz).